|
|
Showing 1 - 25 of
42 matches in All Departments
This book for architects, interior designers, building managers,
students, conference organisers looks at first principles to
provide the user with the 'tools' to make their own decisions
rather than a 'cookbook' approach. It is intended that designs and
product information can be taken straight from the manual and
inserted into ongoing projects. For the first time the book
considers the needs of people with visual, hearing and mental
disabilities, who make up the majority of disabled people in the
population, alongside those of people with physical mobility
disabilities. Practical low cost solutions to retro-fitting
existing buildings are discussed, as well as the methods used to
assess the suitability of an existing building, and assembling a
project to improve access for disabled people. Specific products
and designs are illustrated and discussed - with full working
technical drawings, and full specification details. These will
reduce considerably the research time needed to produce a
cost-effective solution that will improve access for disabled
people. A perspective of the standards and legislation dealing with
access issues in the UK is compared with those in other countries,
and the standards mentioned are compared with the realities of
practical implementation carried out in 4 years of design in this
area.
This book for architects, interior designers, building managers,
students, conference organisers looks at first principles to
provide the user with the 'tools' to make their own decisions
rather than a 'cookbook' approach. It is intended that designs and
product information can be taken straight from the manual and
inserted into ongoing projects.
For the first time the book considers the needs of people with
visual, hearing and mental disabilities, who make up the majority
of disabled people in the population, alongside those of people
with physical mobility disabilities. Practical low cost solutions
to retro-fitting existing buildings are discussed, as well as the
methods used to assess the suitability of an existing building, and
assembling a project to improve access for disabled people.
Specific products and designs are illustrated and discussed - with
full working technical drawings, and full specification details.
These will reduce considerably the research time needed to produce
a cost-effective solution that will improve access for disabled
people. A perspective of the standards and legislation dealing with
access issues in the UK is compared with those in other countries,
and the standards mentioned are compared with the realities of
practical implementation carried out in 4 years of design in this
area.
*Detailed design specifications
*Case studies and worked examples
*Includes manufacturers and product details and costs.
|
|
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
