{"product_id":"9780470225486","title":"Building Type Basics for Elementary and Secondary Schools","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBuilding Type Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBuilding Type Basics for Elementary and Secondary Schools\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerkins Eastman Architects\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture \/ Buildings \/ Public, Commercial \u0026amp; Industrial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential information for the design of elementary and secondary schools\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Type Basics for Elementary and Secondary Schools, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop reference for the essential information you need to confidently begin the design process and successfully complete the design for elementary and secondary schools, large or small, on time and within budget. Bradford Perkins shares his firsthand knowledge in order to guide architects, planners, engineers, and their clients through all aspects of the design of school facilities.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition is up-to-date with the latest developments in school design with a fresh look at technology's influence in the classroom, along with current research that shows how school buildings can impact teaching and learning. Highly illustrated and filled with new school case studies with project photographs, diagrams, floor plans, sections, and details, this book combines in-depth coverage of the structural, mechanical, acoustic, traffic, and safety issues unique to schools, with the nuts-and-bolts design guidelines that will start any project off on the right track and keep it there through completion.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerous photographs, diagrams, plans, and sections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn expanded and detailed guide for programming school facilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new chapter on circulation and basic planning options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew material on current trends in school planning and design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new chapter on sustainable design ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn updated chapter on technology in schools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn expanded discussion of international school design opportunities and issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis conveniently organized quick reference is an invaluable guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get moving quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information instantly and saves professionals countless hours of research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRADFORD PERKINS, FAIA, MRAIC, AICP,\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Perkins Eastman, an international architectural, interior design, and planning firm based in New York with offices throughout North America and in Shanghai. He is also the author or coauthor of three other books published by Wiley: \u003ci\u003eInternational Practice for Architects, Building Type Basics for Senior Living,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArchitect's Essentials of Starting, Assessing, and Transitioning a Design Firm\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRAYMOND C. BORDWELL, AIA, LEED AP,\u003c\/b\u003e a principal of Perkins Eastman, is focused on the design of elementary and secondary schools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 April 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470225486\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378590544012,"sku":"9780470225486","price":93.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470225486_85b15115-238d-4f13-a820-f4358e6f8cca.jpg?v=1780240889","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470225486","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}