Description
Book SynopsisUnderground space development may be one of the most significant was to contend with urban predicaments such as congestion, lack of open space, and aging infrastructures. However, designers must consider whether or not people will be willing to live and work in what could be perceived as inhospitable environments.
Table of ContentsOVERVIEW OF SUBSURFACE SPACE UTILIZATION (R. Sterling).
Introduction to Underground Space Utilization.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Underground Facilities.
Underground Space: Classifications and Configurations.
Historical Development and Current Use of Underground Space.
DESIGN FOR PEOPLE IN UNDERGROUND FACILITIES (J. Carmody).
Psychological and Physiological Effects in Underground Space.
Summary of Design Guidelines for Underground Space.
Exterior and Entrance Design.
Layout and Spatial Configuration.
Interior Design Elements and Systems.
Lighting.
Life Safety.
Appendices.
References.
Index.
