Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations

Sannwald, William W.

ISBN 10: 0838909787 / ISBN 13: 9780838909782

Published by Amer Library Assn, 2009

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5th edition. 211 pages. 10.75x8.25x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-0838909787

Bibliographic Details

Title: Checklist of Library Building Design ...

Publisher: Amer Library Assn

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Brand New

Edition: 5th or later Edition

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Synopsis:

With the new fifth edition of his ""Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations"", William Sannwald guides librarians and other members of a building design team through the stages of the design process. Planning construction of a new library facility or renovation of an existing one can be a daunting task. With the new fifth edition of his ""Checklist of Library Building Design Considerations"", veteran library administrator and construction consultant William Sannwald guides librarians and other members of a building design team through the stages of the design process. Updated materials include: a new chapter on sustainable design, including issues of site selection, air quality, and energy and water efficiency; new sections on wireless networking, information commons and media production and presentation labs; updated treatment of special collections and materials handling systems; and, a new section on disaster planning.It also contains DA Accessibility Guidelines section reorganized to match structure of the federal statute. Because construction projects are complex and sometimes unwieldy, Sannwald's checklist format provides a clear, concise way of itemizing the issues, helping your construction project run as smoothly as possible!

About the Author:

William W. Sannwald is assistant to the City Manager for Library Design and Development is San Diego. Director of the San Diego Public Library from 1979 to 1997, he has been involved in the construction of more than 40 library buildings either as consultant or owner's representative. Sannwald is a prolific writer on the subjects of library architecture and management and received the highest honor from the San Diego chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Irving Gill Award, for his contributions to library architecture.