Download or read book Stairs Ramps and Escalators written by Ann Alderson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical handbook published in conjunction with the Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) sets out the design and specification principles of steps, stairs, ramps, escalators and moving walks for inclusive environments. These critically important building elements are connected to a large number of accidents and can present significant barriers to access. Designed to be 'dipped into', the handbook outlines the background legislation, regulations and associated best practice guidance. It explains how good practice can mitigate hazards and improve accessibility. Sections on design issues and technical implementation are supported by illustrations and case studies that demonstrate solutions for different situations. Where particular building types have unique requirements covered by separate guidelines, these are highlighted. A final section considers the operational and maintenance issues that need to be addressed. Concise and clearly explained, Stairs, ramps and escalators brings together a wide range of current research for easy reference. It is an indispensable resource for designers, specifiers, building owners and occupiers, building managers and facilities managers and anyone involved in designing and maintaining an inclusive built environment.
Download or read book Designing Circulation Areas written by Christian Schittich and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2013 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designing circulation areas : Staged paths and innovative floorplan concepts.
Download or read book Barry s Introduction to Construction of Buildings written by Stephen Emmitt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-05 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The five volume series, Barry's Construction of Buildings,has been established as a standard text on building technology formany years. However, a substantial update has long been required,and while doing this the opportunity has been taken to reduce fivevolumes to two in a more user-friendly format. The introductory volume covers domestic construction and bringstogether material from volumes 1, 2 and part of 5. The extensiverevision includes modern concepts on site assembly, environmentalissues and safety, and features further reading.
Download or read book Stairs Ramps and Escalators written by Ann Alderson and published by Riba Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical handbook published in conjunction with the Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) sets out the design and specification principles of steps, stairs, ramps, escalators and moving walks for inclusive environments. These critically important building elements are connected to a large number of accidents and can present significant barriers to access. Designed to be 'dipped into', the handbook outlines the background legislation, regulations and associated best practice guidance. It explains how good practice can mitigate hazards and improve accessibility. Sections on design issues and technical implementation are supported by illustrations and case studies that demonstrate solutions for different situations. Where particular building types have unique requirements covered by separate guidelines, these are highlighted. A final section considers the operational and maintenance issues that need to be addressed. Concise and clearly explained, Stairs, Ramps and Escalators brings together a wide range of current research for easy reference. It is an indispensable resource for designers, specifiers, building owners and occupiers, building managers and facilities managers and anyone involved in designing and maintaining an inclusive built environment.
Download or read book Upstairs and Downstairs written by Ryerson Johnson and published by A & C Black. This book was released on 1962-01-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the various devices for moving from one level to another including ramps, gangplanks, poles, stairs, and elevators.
Download or read book Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors written by Rosemary Kilmer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND DETAILS FOR INTERIORS DISCOVER FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, distinguished interior design professors Rosemary Kilmer and W. Otie Kilmer deliver a comprehensive and practical perspective on the preparation and understanding of construction documents. The authors use a highly visual presentation and offer extensive sample drawings and details, as well as photographs, to show readers the fundamentals of drafting, drawing types, plans, and schedules, and computer-aided design. The Fourth Edition includes new sections on contract administration, field measuring tools, safety and security, and smart systems and controls. A companion website offers PowerPoint lecture slides, an instructor’s manual, activities, test questions, and solutions. New appendices feature examples of interior design projects and common symbols for construction drawings. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to drawing communication, equipment, and classification systems, including information about Building Information Modeling and building certification programs for sustainability A discussion of green building certification programs An exploration of the design process, including concept development, hand sketching, design development, preliminary designs, sketches, and presentations A practical review of contract documents, including specifications, contracts, construction drawings, as-built drawings and demolition plans, and floor plans An in-depth examination of structural, mechanical, and plumbing systems Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors is perfect for interior design students, early-career professionals hoping to improve their understanding of project drawing conventions, or anyone studying for the NCIDQ exam.
Download or read book Stairs Steps and Ramps written by Alan Blanc and published by Architectural Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stairs, Steps and Ramps is a standard reference on the planning and design principles of staircase construction, supported by technical data and case studies of outstanding examples from around the world. Stairs are a fundamental and universal feature of buildings. Alan Blanc, who has had a lifetime's obsession with stairs and steps, has provided a definitive reference source that bridges the aesthetic and practical aspects of staircase design. The book is extensively detailed with working drawings and photographs. The historical review and international case studies should inspire and give pleasure to the reader. Extensively detailed with working drawings and photographs Discusses construction methods using a variety of materials Examines the influence of new technology on vertical circulation
Download or read book Barry s Introduction to Construction of Buildings written by Stephen Emmitt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-15 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Barry’s Introduction to Construction of Buildings adds considerable new material but remains based on the original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional/performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. Of particular note in this new edition are a fully integrated approach to environmental issues and construction sustainability. The rest of the material has been updated as required, with particular attention paid to the illustrations. With over 150 new photographs and many revised figures, plus a supporting website at www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction, students learning the fundamentals of building and construction on undergraduate and other NQF level 5 - 6 courses will find this the ideal introduction to the subject.
Download or read book Designing circulation areas written by Christian Schittich and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Staged paths and innovative floorplan concepts
Download or read book Building Construction written by Bhavikatti S.S. and published by Vikas Publishing House. This book was released on with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building Construction covers the entire process of building construction in detail, from the stage of planning and foundation building to the finishing stages like plastering, painting, electricity supply and woodwork. Each of the basic components of a building are covered separately, including doors, windows, floors, roof, walls, partitions, as are the basic finishing works like plumbing, damp-proofing, ventilation, air conditioning and so on. Essential features of construction like accoustics, fire-resistance and earthquake-resistant design are also covered. In keeping with contemporary needs, the book also inlcudes a chapter on the environmental impact of a building and how to make it green. The text, presented in simple, precise and reader-friendly language, is amply supported by figures and tables. Together with its companion volume, Building Materials, the book will meet the academic requirements of degree, as well as diploma courses in civil engineering and architecture.
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Download or read book Design Guide to the 1997 Uniform Building Code written by Richard T. Conrad and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-09-07 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Uniform Building Code (UBC), updated every three years, is the most widely used model building code in the United States. This book is a guide to understanding and implementing the new 1997 UBC, with particular emphasis to changes that have been adopted since the 1994 UBC guidelines.
Download or read book Resource Guide to Literature on Barrier free Environments with Selected Annotations written by Info-Systems, Inc and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book High Rise Buildings written by Jerry Tracy and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 953 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors Jerry Tracy, Jack J. Murphy and James J. Murtagh invite fire chiefs, fire officers, firefighters, fire protection engineers, building management and the greater fire community to explore High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges as a foundation for coordination and control of high-rise building operations. Features: - Learn about cognitive command from many invaluable high-rise fire case histories - Manage and respond to all-hazards events within the high-rise environment for generations to come - A guideline and reference for fire professionals, building owners and system engineers, the building construction community, property managers What others are saying: "High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges is literally a "bible" for high-rise buildings, protection from fire, and the challenges they present to firefighters." --Paul Grimwood, Kent (UK) Fire and Rescue Service, Ph.D., Principal, Fire Protection Engineer "High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges fills an important void in high-rise firefighting and is an important asset to fire officers." --Glenn P. Corbett, Fire Engineering Magazine, Technical Editor
Download or read book Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors written by W. Otie Kilmer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As interior designers assume an expanding role coordinating interior projects, producing construction drawings has become even more integral to their job. This book provides interior designers with the information and skills they need to create construction documents that clearly communicate the interior space of new construction, remodeling, or installation projects. Organized in two parts, this book discusses graphic language as a communication tool in design and architecture and details the construction document process, from overall concepts and organization to current practices and topics such as floor plans, sections, elevations, millwork, schedules, finish and furniture plans, lighting and electrical plans, HVAC and plumbing plans, and preparing specifications.
Download or read book Design Criteria written by United States. Public Buildings Service and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
