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ISBN: 0470231785

ISBN13: 9780470231784

Space Planning Basics

Name: Hands-on exercises and advice are perfect for intermediate-level students in construction management
Item: Space Planning Basics
Rating: 5
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by Rob Fleming and Mark Karlen

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Book Overview

Space planning involves much more than sketching a preliminary floor plan. A designer must take a client's programming needs into account and must also consider how other factors such as building codes and environmental factors affect a spatial composition. Space Planning Basics, now in its Third Edition, offers a highly visual, step-by-step approach to developing preliminary floor plans for commercial spaces. The book provides tools for visualizing space and walks the designer through other considerations such as building code requirements and environmental control needs. Specific programming techniques covered include matrices, bubble diagrams, CAD templates, block plans, and more. New to this edition are coverage of the basics of stair design, an essential aspect for planning spaces.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0470231785

ISBN13:9780470231784

Release Date:May 2009

Publisher:Wiley

Length:228 Pages

Weight:1.25 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 10.8" x 8.1"

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Hands-on exercises and advice are perfect for intermediate-level students in construction management

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

Any college-level library appealing to architecture and interior design students - especially those involved in commercial buildings - needs SPACE PLANNING BASICS. The third updated edition includes coverage of stair design, a new section on such design, and programming examples for small and large commercial spaces (up to 4,000 square feet). Hands-on exercises and advice are perfect for intermediate-level students in construction management and interior design.

Great Book

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

I needed this book for required reading for my graduate studies. It is very basic beginner space planning ideas. The layout and explanations are easy and helpful. I already had a grasp on everything this book covers, but it's a good one to keep on the bookshelf for reference.

A thorough basic overview

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago

The book is a very good reference to the importance of the space planning process with thoughtful exercises incorporated. It is best as a text book vs. trying to read and understand it on your own. You must understand that it's not a code book, so some of the dimensions, etc. should be verified based on your own location.