Sports Facilities and Technologies

ISBN-13: 9780415458689 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 278 str.

John Pascoe; Peter Culley

Opis

Developers, designers and operators are increasingly needing to create versatile sport and leisure amenities that are of lasting value to local and wider communities. Placing facilities design and operation at the heart of sports development, this book adopts a holistic approach, integrating experience in the field with collective knowledge across many different uses and technologies. Extensive use of case studies from around the world makes this book a definitive reference for practitioners and students in sports and leisure, building design and facilities management.

Spis treści

Part 1: Sports and Facilities  1. Sports Halls  2. Squash Courts  3. Gymnasiums  4. Dance Studios  5. Swimming Pools  6. Ice Rinks  7. Integrated Sports Facilities  8. Sports-led Urban Regeneration  9. Stadiums  10. Indoor Facilities for Outdoor Sports  Part 2: Facilities Development  11. Building Regulations  12. Health and Safety  13. Feasibility, Site Selection and Investigation  14. Masterplanning, Transportation and Infrastructure  15. Building Form, Structure and Facades  16. Indoor Sports Surfaces  17. Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning  18. Electrical Installation  19. Facilities Management  20. Continuous Improvement  Part 3: Technologies  21. Materials  22. Acoustics  23. Lighting  24. Communications  25. Security and Access Control  26. Stairways, Elevators and Ramps  27. Controls and Automation  28. Sustainability  29. Refurbishment  30. Recycling