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Short and sweet post, thesis calls.

I have recently discovered the BSRIA (Building Services Research and Information Association) design check guides.  There are a number of booklets for different elements of a building services design (e.g. HVAC systems, variable flow water services, electrical services, etc)

Each guide lays out a map of the design process, lists the relevant standards and legislation and contains a detailed checklist of things to consider.  Some examples of the content for the HVAC booklet (the one I am using now) are shown below.

These booklets are used by Bryden Wood to provide a quality assurance record during the design process.  They are not freely available, but most design offices should be able to get hold of them.  If you need something in particular over the next couple of months then please drop me a line and I can nick the booklet in question off the BW server.

They are an excellent way to rapidly pretend to be an expert on a subject, when you are in fact a clueless Army punter.

Happy thesis writing.

The design process is laid out clearly at the start of the booklet.

The bulk of the text is a list of checks that prompt you through the design process.

Beside each checklist is a detailed explanation of what to consider at each stage.