Description
Book SynopsisDistilling hard fought wisdom gleaned from hundreds of successful library construction projects they''ve supervised or coordinated, the authors present this definitive resource on library architecture. With a special emphasis on avoiding common problems in library design, in a down-to-earth manner they address a range of issues applicable to any undertaking. From planning completely new library buildings to small remodeling projects, they offer specific how-to and how-not-to guidance. Packed with lists and headings to allow for easy scanning, this handbook:
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provides nuts-and-bolts guidance on the entire process of planning, design, and construction, including snappy rules summarizing each chapter;
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covers new construction, remodeling and expanding of existing buildings, and conversion of non-library spaces to libraries;
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explains how library buildings actually function as objects, and how that applies to library design;
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