Name: Better by Design: An Introduction to Planning, Designing and Developing Library Buildings
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Author: Khan, Ayub ; Thebridge, Stella
ISBN: 9781783305711

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

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Physical Book

Author

Ayub Khan

Stella Thebridge

Publisher

Facet Publishing

Year

2022

Language

English

Pages

222

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781783305711

Edition No.

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

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.

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