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Building Reuse: Right for the Future.
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MacDonald, Gregory – Public Libraries, 1996
As library funding decreases, choosing to convert an unused building into a library is a beneficial alternative to building a new facility. Reuse saves money, building time, and gains greater community support. Offers advice on how to choose a location and what to look for in structure, mechanics, electrical resources; and discusses challenges in…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Community Support, Cost Effectiveness
Design Criteria for Microbiological Facilities at Fort Detrick. Volume I: Introduction.
Army Biological Labs., Fort Detrick, MD. Industrial Health and Safety Div. – 1966
Volume I of a two volume manual serves as an introduction to design criteria for microbiological facilities. It is addressed to management personnel responsible for planning, budgeting, and making policy decisions for construction or remodeling of microbiological research laboratories. This volume is also concerned with--(1) microbiological safety…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Building Conversion, Building Design, Construction Costs
Design Criteria for Microbiological Facilities at Fort Detrick. Volume II: Design Criteria
Army Biological Labs., Fort Detrick, MD. Industrial Health and Safety Div. – 1966
Volume II of a two-volume manual of design criteria, based primarily on biological safety considerations. It is prepared for the use of architect-engineers in designing new or modified microbiological facilities for Fort Detrick, Maryland. Volume II is divided into the following sections: (1) architectural, (2) heating, ventilating, and air…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design