{"product_id":"building-type-basics-for-elementary-and-secondary-schools-9780470225486","title":"Building Type Basics for Elementary and Secondary Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003eEssential information for the design of elementary and secondary schools Building Type Basics for Elementary and Secondary Schools  Second Edition is your one-stop reference for the essential information you need to confidently begin the design process and successfully complete the design for elementary and secondary schools  large or small  on time and within budget. Bradford Perkins shares his firsthand knowledge in order to guide architects  planners  engineers  and their clients through all aspects of the design of school facilities. This new edition is up-to-date with the latest developments in school design with a fresh look at technologys influence in the classroom  along with current research that shows how school buildings can impact teaching and learning. Highly illustrated and filled with new school case studies with project photographs  diagrams  floor plans  sections  and details  this book combines in-depth coverage of the structural  mechanical  acoustic  traffic  and safety issues unique to schools  with the nuts-and-bolts design guidelines that will start any project off on the right track and keep it there through completion. This new edition offers: Numerous photographs  diagrams  plans  and sections An expanded and detailed guide for programming school facilities A new chapter on circulation and basic planning options New material on current trends in school planning and design A new chapter on sustainable design ideas An updated chapter on technology in schools An expanded discussion of international school design opportunities and issues  This conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable guide for busy  dedicated professionals who want to get moving quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type Basics book  it provides authoritative  up-to-date information instantly and saves professionals countless hours of research.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67904695074869,"sku":"ByrdShop_0470225483","price":83.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780470225486.jpg?v=1793850590","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/building-type-basics-for-elementary-and-secondary-schools-9780470225486","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}