The Designer's Workspace


Book Description

The Designer's Workspace presents an extensive resource of distinguished firms' responses to the design of their own offices. Featuring everything from technical detail to interior design, it illustrates what these designers see as the major considerations for modern workplace design. This book reveals design solutions, details, and concepts that have been explored and used by design firms from around the world. From the first impressions at the Reception area and Lobby, to the appeal and diverse uses of the meeting areas, to the functionality and sleekness of the Design Studio itself, it illustrates how the designer's office can be quite unique in style, function, and character whilst also varying from culture to culture. No two designers will produce the same atmosphere. With this objective, The Designer's Workspace showcases an array of designs from the traditional to the contemporary, from the historic renovation to the new office tower and serves as a portfolio of the varied responses and solutions found to the challenge of designing the modern office.




Planning Office Spaces


Book Description

Planning Office Spaces is a clear, accessible book written to help designers and their clients understand thechallenges to be faced when planning a new office. It explains what questions should be asked and shows the alternative solutions on offer and their advantages and disadvantages. Written by an expert team of authors the book is aimed at anyone involved in planning an office.




The Design of Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Groupware Systems


Book Description

The phrases the information superhighway and the the information societyare on almost everyone's lips. CSCW and groupware systems are the key to bringing those phrases to life. To an extent that would scarcely have been imaginable a few years ago, the contributions in this volume speak to each other and to a broader interdisciplinary context. The areas of ethnography and design, the requirements and principles of CSCW design, CSCW languages and environments, and the evaluation of CSCW systems are brought together, to bring to light how activities in working domains are really in practice, carried out. The aim above all is to do justice to the creativity and versatility of those whose work they aim to support.




AutoCAD LT 2022 for Designers, 14th Edition


Book Description

The AutoCAD LT 2022 for Designers, 14th Edition book contains a detailed explanation of AutoCAD LT commands and their applications to solve drafting and design problems. In this book, every AutoCAD LT command is thoroughly explained with the help of examples and illustrations. This makes it easy for the users to understand the functions of the tools and their applications in the drawing. After reading this book, the user will be able to use AutoCAD LT commands to make a drawing, dimension a drawing,insert symbols as well as create text, blocks, and dynamic blocks. The book also covers basic drafting and design concepts that provide you with the essential drafting skills to solve the drawing problems in AutoCAD LT. These include dimensioning principles, and assembly drawings. While going through this book, you will discover some new unique applications of AutoCAD LT that will have a significant effect on your drawings. Salient Features Comprehensive book consisting of 23 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. More than 30 real-world mechanical engineering designs as examples. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD LT Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD LT Chapter 3: Getting started with Advanced Sketching Chapter 4: Working with Drawing Aids Chapter 5: Editing Sketched Objects-I Chapter 6: Editing Sketched Objects-II Chapter 7: Creating Texts and Tables Chapter 8: Basic Dimensioning, Geometric Dimensioning, and Tolerancing Chapter 9: Editing Dimensions Chapter 10: Dimension Styles, Multileader Styles, and System Variables Chapter 11: Hatching Drawings Chapter 12: Model Space Viewports, Paper Space Viewports, and Layouts Chapter 13: Plotting Drawings Chapter 14: Template Drawings Chapter 15: Working with Blocks Chapter 16: Defining Block Attributes Chapter 17: Understanding External References Chapter 18: Working with Advanced Drawing Options* Chapter 19: Grouping and Advanced Editing of Sketched Objects* Chapter 20: Working with Data Exchange & Object Linking and Embedding* Chapter 21: Conventional Dimensioning and Projection Theory using AutoCAD LT* Chapter 22: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing* Chapter 23: Isometric Drawings* Index (* For Free Download)




AutoCAD MEP 2018 for Designers, 4th Edition


Book Description

AutoCAD MEP 2018 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the designing and drafting tools of AutoCAD MEP 2018. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in designing HVAC system, piping system, and plumbing system as well as in designing the electrical layout of a building. The AutoCAD MEP 2018 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the schematic drawings of a system, which are used for schematic representation of a system. Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text, along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this textbook with the practical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 9 chapters and 2 real-world projects that are organized in pedagogical sequence. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of AutoCAD MEP 2018. Detailed explanation of AutoCAD MEP 2018 commands and tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD MEP 2018 concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. More than 10 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]'. Additional learning resources at 'https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD MEP Chapter 3: Working with Architecture Workspace Chapter 4: Creating an HVAC System Chapter 5: Creating Piping System Chapter 6: Creating Plumbing System Chapter 7: Creating Electrical System Layout Chapter 8: Representation and Schedules Chapter 9: Working with Schematics Project 1: Creating Complete System of a Forging Plant Project 2: Creating Complete Commercial Office Building Index




AutoCAD Electrical 2024 for Electrical Control Designers, 15th Edition


Book Description

The AutoCAD Electrical 2024 for Electrical Control Designers book has been written to assist the engineering students and the practicing designers who are new to AutoCAD Electrical. Using this book, the readers can learn the application of basic tools required for creating professional electrical control drawings with the help of AutoCAD Electrical. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, this book covers a wide range of tools and features such as schematic drawings, Circuit Builder, panel drawings, parametric and nonparametric PLC modules, stand-alone PLC I/O points, ladder diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, report generation, creation of symbols, and so on. This will help the readers to create electrical drawings easily and effectively. In this edition, a new feature, Schematic Symbol table has been added. Also, the author has covered enhancements in topics such as Wire type synchronization and Markup Assist. Salient Features Consists of 13 chapters and 2 projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Electrical 2024 concepts and techniques. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Electrical 2024. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. More than 45 tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical 2024 Chapter 2: Working with Projects and Drawings Chapter 3: Working with Wires Chapter 4: Creating Ladders Chapter 5: Schematic Components Chapter 6: Schematic Editing Chapter 7: Connectors, Point-To-Point Wiring Diagrams, and Circuits Chapter 8: Panel Layouts Chapter 9: Schematic and Panel Reports Chapter 10: PLC Modules Chapter 11: Terminals Chapter 12: Settings, Configuration, Templates, and Plotting Chapter 13: Creating Symbols Project 1 Project 2 (For free download) Index




Mems/Nems


Book Description

This significant and uniquely comprehensive five-volume reference is a valuable source for research workers, practitioners, computer scientists, students, and technologists. It covers all of the major topics within the subject and offers a comprehensive treatment of MEMS design, fabrication techniques, and manufacturing methods. It also includes current medical applications of MEMS technology and provides applications of MEMS to opto-electronic devices. It is clearly written, self-contained, and accessible, with helpful standard features including an introduction, summary, extensive figures and design examples with comprehensive reference lists.




AutoCAD MEP 2022 for Designers, 6th Edition


Book Description

AutoCAD MEP 2022 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the designing and drafting tools of AutoCAD MEP 2022. This AutoCAD MEP book provides a detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in designing an HVAC system, piping system, and plumbing system as well as in designing the electrical layout of a building. The AutoCAD MEP 2022 book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the schematic drawings of a system, which are used for a schematic representation of a system. Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text, along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in the AutoCAD MEP 2022 for Designers book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. Salient Features Chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Tutorial approach to explain various concepts of AutoCAD MEP 2022. Detailed explanation of AutoCAD MEP 2022 commands and tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Consists of hundreds of illustrations and comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD MEP 2022 concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions in each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP Chapter 2: Getting Started with AutoCAD MEP Chapter 3: Working with Architecture Workspace Chapter 4: Creating HVAC System Chapter 5: Creating Piping System Chapter 6: Creating Plumbing System Chapter 7: Creating Electrical System Layout Chapter 8: Representation and Schedules Chapter 9: Working with Schematics Project1: Creating Complete System of a Forging Plant Project2: Creating Complete Commercial Office Building Index







Organizational Behaviour and the Physical Environment


Book Description

This book looks at how the physical environment of work shapes organizational behaviour, demonstrating that our physical surroundings at work can have a big influence on employee productivity, performance and wellbeing. Drawing upon the latest research, Organizational Behaviour and the Physical Environment provides comprehensive coverage of the different aspects of the physical environment at work – the buildings, furnishings, equipment, lighting, air quality and their configurations. From theories of psychological ownership and work design, to cultural issues and technology in the workplace, its international range of contributors provide voices from Australasia, North America, Europe and the Middle East. This book will be invaluable supplementary reading for advanced students, researchers and practitioners across the fields of organizational behaviour, HRM, organizational and environmental psychology, and workspace design.