The Housing Design Handbook

Author: David Levitt
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351338102
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 835

Book Description
Everyone deserves a decent and affordable home, a truth (almost) universally acknowledged. But housing in the UK has been in a state of crisis for decades, with too few homes built, too often of dubious quality, and costing too much to buy, rent or inhabit. It doesn’t have to be like this. Bringing together a wealth of experience from a wide range of housing experts, this completely revised edition of The Housing Design Handbook provides an authoritative, comprehensive and systematic guide to best practice in what is perhaps the most contentious and complex field of architectural design. This book sets out design principles for all the essential components of successful housing design – including placemaking, typologies and density, internal and external space, privacy, security, tenure, and community engagement – illustrated with case studies of schemes by architecture practices working across the UK and continental Europe. Written by David Levitt and Jo McCafferty – two recognised authorities in the field – and with contributions from more than twenty other leading practitioners, The Housing Design Handbook is an essential reference for professionals and students in architecture and design as well as for government bodies, housing associations and other agencies involved in housing.

Design for London

Author: Peter Bishop
Publisher: UCL Press
ISBN: 1787358941
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 286

Book Description
Design for London was a unique experiment in urban planning, design and strategic thinking. Set up in 2006 by Mayor Ken Livingstone and his Architectural Advisor, Richard Rogers, the brief for the team was ‘to think about London, what made London unique and how it could be made better’. Sitting within London government but outside its formal statutory responsibilities, it was given freedom to question and challenge. The team had no power or money, but it did have the licence to operate without the usual constraints of government. With introductions from Ken Livingstone and Richard Rogers, Design for London covers the tumultuous and heady period of the first decade of this century when London was a test bed for new ideas. It outlines how key projects such as the London Olympics, public space programmes, high street regeneration and greening programmes were managed, critically examines the lessons that might be learnt in strategic urban design and considers how a design agenda for London could be developed in the future.

Wheelchair Housing Design Guide

Author: Centre For Accessible Environments (Cae)
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000726711
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
The Wheelchair Housing Design Guide explains how to design and detail a home that is fully manageable by wheelchair users and maximises their independence. This fully-updated, activity-based guide discusses design considerations, requirements and recommendations for various activities carried out within the home; provides design solutions and good practice examples of how to comply with the building accessibility regulations and Building Regulations Part M; reflects and promotes the values and principles of existing strategies for social inclusion, and promotes the long-term cost benefits of designing to wheelchair accessibility standards.

RETHINK Design Guide

Author: Nicola Gillen
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000318591
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
The world has changed. How will society emerge post-pandemic? Will we take the opportunity to reset the status quo? And, if so, what possibilities are there for architects to take the initiative in designing this new world? This innovative design guide draws together expert guidance on designing in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic for key architectural sectors: housing, workplace, civic and cultural, hospitality, education, infrastructure and civic placemaking. It provides design inspiration to architects on how they can respond to the challenges and opportunities of a post-pandemic environment and how architects ensure they are at the forefront of the best design in this new world. Looking at each sector in turn, it covers the challenges specific to each, and how delivering these designs might differ from the pre-pandemic world. As well as post-pandemic design, the vital issue of climate change will be threaded through each sector, with many cross-overs between designing for the climate emergency and designing for a world after a pandemic. Both seek to make the world a safer, happier and more resilient place. Written by set of contributing design experts, this book is for all architects, whether sole practitioners or working in a larger practice. As well as inspirational design guidance, it also provides client perspectives – crucial for understanding how clients are planning for the future too.

Tall Buildings

Author: Nigel Clark
Publisher: Riba Publishing
ISBN: 9781859466186
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Thoroughly reworked to reflect industry developments and experiences gained over the last ten years, this second edition imparts the advice and knowledge of more than 20 highly respected industry specialists.

London Design Guide

Author: Max Fraser
Publisher: Spotlight Poets
ISBN: 9780956309839
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description

The Inclusive Housing Design Guide

Author: Habinteg Housing Association
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1040260675
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
The Inclusive Housing Design Guide is a revised and updated edition of the seminal Habinteg Housing Design Guide first published in 2002. The guide provides a brief and advice for all those involved in the design and delivery of Habinteg developments, informing new build technical standards and employers' requirements for accessible homes. This new guide takes into account updated reference standards, specifically addressing M4(2) and M4(3) of UK building regulations. The proposed guide will provide the rationale for, specifications and technical guidance on how to deliver accessible and inclusive housing that is flexible and adaptable to changing needs. With invaluable advice, insights, explanations and illustrations, it is an essential guide on how to deliver housing that is functional, inclusive and meets the changing needs of people of all ages.

RF Design Guide

Author: Peter Vizmuller
Publisher: Artech House
ISBN: 9780890067543
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
Gain fast access to design information required for any RF communication project using high-frequency circuits and systems with this bestseller. It contains measurement methods, system calculations, statistical procedures, and actual circuit and measurement examples that help you shorten design cycles, improve quality, and reduce design risks. Augmented with 400 equations and 210 figures, the book is an ideal reference for product designers and consultants in the RF and wireless communications industry and an outstanding learning tool for classroom use.

The Value of Housing Design and Layout

Author: Great Britain. Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
Publisher: Thomas Telford
ISBN: 0727732080
Category : Architectural design
Languages : en
Pages : 92

Book Description
National opinion surveys consistently show that a significant section of the house buying public would never consider purchasing a new house, preferring more established neighbourhoods and building stock. House-builders must therefore look to offer more attractive designs. Innovative thinking, integration with existing communities and investment in quality are the key elements that will persuade people that they want to live in modern housing.

Nurseries: A Design Guide

Author: Mark Dudek
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113514401X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Architecture can inspire young children; the very shape and form of a daycare center can not only stimulate their imagination but can help children form strong relationships and help promote development. This design guide presents all the elements of building design that combine to create the very best environment for young children and the people who work with them, including building materials, multi-functional spaces and design scaled to suit small children.