Better by Design - An Introduction to Planning, Designing and Developing Library Buildings (Paperback, 2nd edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Facet Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Ayub Khan • Stella Thebridge
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	222
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78330-570-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library, archive & information management Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library & information services Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78330-570-3
Barcode:	9781783305704

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