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020			_a9781783305704
041			_aEnglish
082			_a727.8 K43, 2
100			_aKhan, Ayub _eAuthor _92976
100			_aThebridge, Stella _eAuthor _92977
245			_aBetter by design: an introduction to planning, designing and developing library buildings
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_bFacet Publishing, _c2022. _aLondon:
300			_axxix, 145p.; I149-I153; 22cms.
500			_aDrawing 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. 1. Libraries after 2020 2. Project Management 3. Project and Design Teams 4. Partnership and Community Engagement 5. The Design Brief 6. Design Quality 7. Space Planning and Access 8. Occupancy and Post-occupancy Evaluation 9. Building Libraries for the Future: a Summary 10. Bibliography and Further Reading
650			_aLibrary buildings design and construction _xLibrary architecture _92978
650			_aLibraries design and construction _xBuilding libraries for the future _92981
650			_aSpace planning and access _xProject and design teams _92982
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