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Facet Publishing The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture
Distilling 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: provides nuts-and-bolts guidance on the entire process of planning, design, and construction, including snappy rules summarizing each chapter; covers new construction, remodeling and expanding of existing buildings, and conversion of non-library spaces to libraries; explains how library buildings actually function as objects, and how that applies to library design;
£140.00