Building Type Basics for Senior Living and Care

This text covers the essentials of designing housing and care environments for the elderly and provides need-to-know information on a range of building sub-types.

Table des matières

Preface (Stephen A. Kliment).

Acknowledgments.

1. Program (Predesign).

2. Project Process and Management.

3. Unique Design Concerns.

4. Site Planning/Parking/Access.

5. Codes.

6. Energy/Environmental Challenges.

7. Structural Systems.

8. Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire-Protection Systems.

9. Electrical and Communications Systems.

10. Special Equipment and Technologies.

11. Materials and Products.

12. Acoustic Control.

13. Lighting Design.

14. Interior Issues.

15. Wayfinding.

16. Renovation/Restoration/Adaptive Reuse.

17. International Challenges.

18. Operation and Maintenance.

19. Cost Issues.

20. Finances, Fees, and Feasibility.

Glossary.

Bibliography and References.

Index.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Stephen A. Kliment, Bradford Perkins, L. Bradford Perkins, PERKINS BRADFORD
• Collaboration: Stephen A. Kliment (Editeur)
• Edition: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 17.02.2004
• EAN: 9780471226727
• ISBN: 978-0-471-22672-7
• Pages: 320
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Architecture