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Mason, Ellsworth – Libr J, 1969
A discussion of the architectural planning of libraries, with examples of the types of mistakes that have been made in specific libraries in the past and suggestions as to how these mistakes might be avoided in the future. (RM)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Libraries, Library Facilities
Mason, Ellsworth – Libr Trends, 1969
Descriptors: Building Design, College Libraries, Library Facilities, Lighting
Mason, Ellsworth – Library Journal, 1966
A library building program is a reference handbook for the architects to use throughout their planning. It should contain--(1) table of contents, (2) index, (3) summary lists of space requirements, and (4) other useful summaries. The purpose of the program is to define the library building for the architect as interacting separate units of the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Programs, Design Requirements, Facility Guidelines
Mason, Ellsworth – Library Journal, 1967
Quality, not intensity, is the keystone to good library lighting. The single most important problem in lighting is glare caused by extremely intense centers of light. Multiple interfiling of light rays is a factor required in library lighting. A fixture that diffuses light well is basic when light emerges from the fixture. It scatters widely,…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Climate Control, Controlled Environment
