Building Type Basics for College and University Facilities / Building Type Basics Series (PDF)

Essential information for the design of college and
university facilities

Building Type Basics for College and University Facilities,
Second Edition is your one-stop reference for the essential
information you need to confidently begin the planning process and
successfully complete the design of college and university
buildings, large or small, on time and within budget. Award-winning
architect and planner David J. Neuman and a roster of
industry-leading contributors share their firsthand knowledge to
guide you through all aspects of planning higher education
facilities, including learning centers, academic buildings and
professional schools, scientific research facilities, housing,
athletics and recreation facilities, social and support facilities,
and cultural centers. The book combines up-to-date coverage of
essential issues related to campus planning, programming, and
building design guidelines with detailed project examples.

This new edition offers:

* Numerous photographs, diagrams, plans, and sections

* Updated project examples, including several buildings completed
in the last decade

* Up-to-date coverage of sustainability and technology
issues

* A new chapter on historic preservation, rehabilitation, and
adaptive use of existing buildings

* New material on the influence of interdepartmental
collaboration and renewed communication on the built environment
for campuses

This conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable
guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get educated
quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type
Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information
instantly and saves professionals countless hours of research.