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035 _a(Sirsi) u127419
041 _aeng
050 _a725.56
_c18
100 _aTorrington, Judith
245 _aUpgrading buildings for older people
260 _aLondon
_bRIBA Enterprises
_c2004
300 _a186p.
_bill.
_c25cm.
350 _a25
520 _aWritten primarily for providers of housing for older people and their designers, this book looks at care homes (affected by the new National Minimum Standard for Care Homes for Older People) and re-evaluates the options for other kinds of housing. Covers the relevant legislation, building appraisal and the practicalities of upgrading buildings of all generic types. Supported by case studies.
590 _aNB
650 _aELDERLY PEOPLE
650 _aOLDER PEOPLE
650 _aCARE HOMES
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
650 _aNURSING HOMES
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT
650 _aSHELTERED HOUSING
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
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999 _c103782
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