Barrier-Free Design

ISBN-13: 9780750616362 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 204 str.

James Homes-Siedle; James Holmes-Seidle

Opis

The provision of accessible accommodation at all levels is the responsibility and concern of a wide range of professional people; it is increasingly becoming a major issue in the planning of buildings. This technical manual is aimed at the architect/specifier but will also be a valuable reference to those commissioning, planning and managing buildings that can be used by disabled people. The book is the answer to the architect's question but how do I do it?. It aims to assist in the detailed installation and specification of equipment and fixtures. Using various case studies, it shows how existing buildings can be adapted for accessibility and hopes to stimulate good design solutions. Important international standards and regulations are collected together in an appendix.

Recenzje

'The needs of disabled people in new and existing buildings is increasingly
recognised and makes this publication highly opportune. It provides first
class practical and cost effective detailed guidance on the layout and
equipment of buildings to meet the needs of a variety of disabilities.
The book contains excellent illustrations showing how the requirements
can be satisfactorily met.'
ASI Journal, July 1996

















































'James Holmes-Siedle has a distinguished record in adapting buildings,
some of them 'listed', to ensure that they are fully accessible to people
with disabilities.'

Spis treści

Introduction; Disabled people; Assessing a building for access for disabled people; Legal aspects of access for disabled people; Training; Access to advertising and publicity material; Communication equipment; External areas, parking and paths; Stairs; Ramps; Lifts; Signage and labelling; Fire and emergency escape procedures; Fire doors and other doors; Accessible toilet, bathroom and shower design; Circulation, decor, lighting, electrical outlets, furniture and fixtures and fittings; Appendix; Index.

O autorze

James Holmes-Siedle