The Forgiving Building: A Library Building Consultants' Symposium on the Design, Construction, and Remodeling of Libraries to Support a High-Tech Future.

Dahlgren, Anders C.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Forgiving Building: A Library Building Consultants' Symposium on the Design, Construction, and Remodeling of Libraries to Support a High-Tech Future.

Dahlgren, Anders C.; And Others

Library Hi Tech, v5 n4 p77-99 Win 1987

Contains contributions by seven library building consultants on designing a forgiving building, i.e., a building that can be modified easily and inexpensively to meet new conditions. Topics include (1) small library design; (2) academic library design; (3) adapting libraries to current and future needs; (4) designing space; (5) the changing library environment; and (6) technical issues. (MES)

Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Consultants, Facility Planning, Facility Requirements, Futures (of Society), Interior Space, Library Facilities, Structural Elements (Construction)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Collected Works - Serials; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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