Description
Book SynopsisWhen it's time to start planning for a renovation or construction project, you don't need a book that covers everything from A to Z. Instead you need a concentrated set of tools and techniques that will guide you to find the best solutions for your specific project. That's exactly what library building expert Schlipf provides in this book.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part I Basics of the Library Construction Process
- Chapter 1 Basic Building Configuration
- Chapter 2 Programming
- Chapter 3 Hiring Architects
- Chapter 4 Site Selection
- Chapter 5 The Design and Construction Process
- Chapter 6 Funding
- Chapter 7 Remodeling vs. New Construction
- Chapter 8 Converting Non-Library Spaces
Part II Characteristics of Successful Library Buildings
- Chapter 9 Accessibility
- Chapter 10 Acoustics
- Chapter 11 Efficient Operation
- Chapter 12 Electrical Wiring
- Chapter 13 Elevators and Staircases
- Chapter 14 Expandability
- Chapter 15 Flexibility
- Chapter 16 Furniture
- Chapter 17 HVAC Systems
- Chapter 18 Lighting
- Chapter 19 Meeting and Program Rooms
- Chapter 20 Plumbing
- Chapter 21 Security
- Chapter 22 Service Desks
- Chapter 23 Shelving
- Chapter 24 Staff Workspaces
- Chapter 25 Storage Spaces
- Chapter 26 Good and Bad Ideas in Library Architecture
