Building type basics for senior living
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Building type basics for senior living
（Building type basics series / Stephen A. Kliment, series founder and editor）
John Wiley & Sons, c2004
- : Cloth
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Learn the essentials of designing housing and care environments for the elderly with this volume in The Building Type Basic Series.* Includes material on active retirement communities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, Alzheimer's facilities, hospices and more. * Thoroughly illustrated with descriptive floor plans, diagrams, and photographs, this practical guide is ideal for today's design professionals. Order your copy today!
Table of Contents
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.
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