Contemporary Library Architecture : A Planning and Design Guide PDF
by Ken Worpole
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Focusing on the practical issues which need to be addressed by anyone involved in library design, here Ken Worpole offers his renowned expertise to architects, planners, library professionals, students, local government officers and members interested in creating and sustaining successful library buildings and services. ContemporaryLibrary Architecture: A Planning and Design Guide features:
- a brief history of library architecture
- an account of some of the most distinctive new library designs of the 20th & 21st centuries
- an outline of the process for developing a successful brief and establishing a project management team
- a delineation of the commissioning process
- practical advice on how to deal with vital elements such as public accessibility, stock-holding, ICT, back office functions, children's services, co-location with other services such as learning centres and tourist & information services an sustainability
- in depth case studies from around the world, including public and academic libraries from the UK, Europe and the US
- full colour illustrations throughout, showing technical details and photographs.
This book is the ultimate guide for anyone approaching library design.
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:216 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis
- Publication Date:29/05/2013
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- ISBN:9781136660627
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:216 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis
- Publication Date:29/05/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781136660627
