{"product_id":"the-deck-access-housing-design-guide-9781032218953","title":"The Deck Access Housing Design Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e***Winner of\u003ci\u003eArchitectural Guide of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e at theArchitectural Book Awards 2024***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Deck Access Housing Design Guide\u003c\/em\u003eis the first practical design guide to deck access housing. It focuses on the contemporary use of deck access housing, sharing practical guidance and providing in-depth case studies, while also presenting historical context about this flexible and evolving housing type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite a chequered history that saw it linked with urban decay and social malaise in the 1970s and 80s, deck access housing today, after a 40-year hiatus, is fast becoming the default solution for mid-rise housing in the UK, and London in particular. This is in part down to architects' renewed interest in post-war Modernist typologies, but also due to specific planning standards that favour the qualities  dual-aspect plans, public' front doors  of deck access design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive, professional guide spotlights the best contemporary deck access housing \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This is a timely book which is both stimulating and informative, and tackles the social and technical challenges of deck access in a pragmatic way. Ultimately, this book shows that deck access can not only work, but also be life-enhancing, as long as thoughtful designers and clients are involved.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaire Bennie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, director, municipal and former development director, Peabody\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The virtues of deck access housing are still a matter for debate, but recent examples gathered in this book show how valuable it can be. With photos, plans and explanatory texts setting out a wide range of case studies, fronted by a historical introduction and backed up with clear analytical guidance on variations of the typology and costing, \u003ci\u003eThe Deck Access Housing Design Guide \u003c\/i\u003eargues convincingly for this solution. Professionals, students and anyone with an interest in contemporary housing will have their eyes opened.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Powers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, design history leader, London School of Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Every so often a book appears that just hits all the targets. This is one of them. You might think it a dry subject – deck access housing! – but you would be wrong. A perfect starting place for any architect considering this building type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlcayto's history of the type is an exemplary piece of writing and research. A book that ranges from excellent history to current design principles, with plenty of well-illustrated examples in between. Wonderful.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony McIntryre\u003c\/b\u003e, Building Design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction History Case Studies Types of Deck Access United Kingdom Mainland Europe Practical Guide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406662312279,"sku":"9781032218953","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032218953.jpg?v=1730496685","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-deck-access-housing-design-guide-9781032218953","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}