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Future campus Design quality in university buildings

By: Language: English Publication details: Newcastle-upon-Tyne RIBA Publishing 2016Description: xv, 176p ill 22cmISBN:
  • 9781859466100
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 682.8
Summary: A joint collaboration between RIBA and the Higher Education Design Quality Forum (HEDQF) looking at the design and use of physical space university buildings. Considers strategic masterplanning; space management including adapation of existing buildings to meet changing needs; impact of technology requiring flexbility of buildings; student housing requirements and sustainability. Highlights the importance of the design brief in the planning and construction process. Concludes with a discussion on facilities management issues relating to building performance. Photographs and cases studies.

A joint collaboration between RIBA and the Higher Education Design Quality Forum (HEDQF) looking at the design and use of physical space university buildings. Considers strategic masterplanning; space management including adapation of existing buildings to meet changing needs; impact of technology requiring flexbility of buildings; student housing requirements and sustainability. Highlights the importance of the design brief in the planning and construction process. Concludes with a discussion on facilities management issues relating to building performance. Photographs and cases studies.