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Stadia a design and development guide

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Architectural Press 2006Description: xiv, 306p. 27cmISBN:
  • 0750668446
  • 978075066844
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 725.8 $2 18
Partial contents:
The stadium as a building type -- The future -- Masterplanning -- External planning -- Form and structure -- Security and anti-terrorism measures -- Activity area -- Sports and multi-purpose use -- Crowd control -- Providing for disabled people -- Spectator viewing -- Private viewing and facilities -- Circulation -- Food and beverage catering -- Toilet provision -- Retail sales and exhibitions -- The media -- Administrative operations -- Facilities for players and officials -- Services -- Maintenance -- Operation and funding -- Sustainable design -- Stadia and tourism
Summary: Discusses the conception, design and development of stadia, and the ways in which stadium development can be made sustainable. Discusses the building processes, materials used, fixtures needed and the management of stadia. Provides case studies of recent international projects.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books F 725.8 JOH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30073780

The stadium as a building type -- The future -- Masterplanning -- External planning -- Form and structure -- Security and anti-terrorism measures -- Activity area -- Sports and multi-purpose use -- Crowd control -- Providing for disabled people -- Spectator viewing -- Private viewing and facilities -- Circulation -- Food and beverage catering -- Toilet provision -- Retail sales and exhibitions -- The media -- Administrative operations -- Facilities for players and officials -- Services -- Maintenance -- Operation and funding -- Sustainable design -- Stadia and tourism

Discusses the conception, design and development of stadia, and the ways in which stadium development can be made sustainable. Discusses the building processes, materials used, fixtures needed and the management of stadia. Provides case studies of recent international projects.