Description
| 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:
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 |