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Underground 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 Contents
OVERVIEW 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.

Underground Space Design

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 15 January 1993
      ISBN-13 9780471285489
      978-0471285489
      ISBN-10 047128548X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Underground 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 Contents
      OVERVIEW 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.

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