BSRIA Limited - 5th Edition Rules of Thumb – guidelines for building services is now launched

31st March 2011 - The eagerly-awaited 5th edition of this popular guide is now launched.

The 5th edition of Rules of Thumb has been created by referencing various contemporary sources in the building services industry and can reasonably be held to reflect current design practices. In essence, Rules of Thumb are general principles derived from practice and experience rather than precise theory.

As with our previous guide, it will be useful for approximately calculating values, setting outline targets and rapidly comparing different options to inform the early stages of the design process.

[an error occurred while processing this directive] New additions to the 5th Rules of Thumb include:

• Greatly increased guidance about space and weight allowances
• CO2 emissions benchmarks
• Clearer guidance about costs, expanded to include energy consumption, maintenance, operation and life cycle cost information
• A system features section that has been subdivided into mechanical and electrical systems and clarified
• Guidance about compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations, renewable technologies
  and air permeability of buildings

For more information:
Email: bookshop@bsria.co.uk
Web: www.bsria.co.uk/bookshop