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      Better by Design: An Introduction to Planning, Designing and Developing Library Buildings

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      This updated, practical and accessible book is an invaluable guide for practitioners who are approaching the daunting task of creating a new library or major refurbishment of existing facilities.

      Drawing on the authors’ experience gained from library projects around the world, this book char...

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      Product ID:9781783305704
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Better by Design
      Subtitle:An Introduction to Planning, Designing and Developing Library Buildings
      Authors:Author: Ayub Khan, Stella Thebridge
      Page Count:222
      Subjects:Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings, Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc, Library, archive and information management, Library and information services, Library, archive & information management, Library & information services
      Description:This updated, practical and accessible book is an invaluable guide for practitioners who are approaching the daunting task of creating a new library or major refurbishment of existing facilities.

      Drawing on the authors’ experience gained from library projects around the world, this book charts a readable path through everything from the planning of a new library, to major refurbishment, or the remodelling of a current library. It clearly explains the library design language and processes needed by professionals overseeing any project, and covers essential aspects including ensuring cost-effectiveness, eco-efficiencies, improved service and community impact meet the organisation’s objectives.

      Fully revised and updated, this new edition includes coverage of:

      • the need for flexible and adaptable library spaces
      • the environmental impact of building design, construction and use
      • the trend towards multi-use, multi-purpose buildings to serve community, cultural and educational needs
      • a customer-centred approach to service delivery
      • heightened focus on health and wellbeing for all stakeholders
      • the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and customer access needs on the design and layout of a library
      • the rapid growth of digital services.

      International and cross-sectoral in scope, this book is an essential guide for library professionals or architects involved in library building, remodelling or development. It will also be a valuable reference for students of both library and architectural design.


      Imprint Name:Facet Publishing
      Publisher Name:Facet Publishing
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2022-07-06

      Additional information

      Weight284 g
      Dimensions152 × 233 × 14 mm