Building Design for Handicapped and Aged Persons

Name: Building Design for Handicapped and Aged Persons
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ISBN: 9780070125339

ISBN-10: 0070125333

ISBN-13: 9780070125339

Edition: 1992

Authors: Thomas Blank, Gilda M. Haber

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Reviews issues in the design, construction, and management of tall buildings that meet the special needs of the disabled and the elderly. Also considers legislative aspects. Cites case studies from a number of countries, and discusses nonevacuative designs, guidance systems, smart technology, and other topics. Of interest to people in design, construction, and social and behavioral sciences. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book details

List price: $49.00
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Introduction	p. 1
Design and History of Specialized Efforts in Different Countries	p. 13
Barrier-Free Design in Japan	p. 15
Barrier-Free Design in the United States	p. 27
Barrier-Free Design in Canada	p. 49
Building Design for the Disabled in the Netherlands	p. 63
Housing for the Elderly and the Disabled in Israel	p. 85
Design for the Disabled and the Elderly in Singapore	p. 101
High-Rise Topics and Technology	p. 123
The Growing Needs of Elderly Persons Aging in Place in Subsidized Housing	p. 125
Response to Living in Buildings Designed for Handicapped and Elderly Persons	p. 137
Access and Egress for Handicapped Persons in Public Buildings	p. 153
Nonevacuation in Compartmented Fire-Resistive Buildings	p. 165
Locator System with Voice Guidance for Emergency Evacuations	p. 177
Techno-Housing and the Future: Prospects and Cautions	p. 189
An Assessment	p. 199
Research Needs	p. 213
Nomenclature	p. 217
References/Bibliography	p. 227
Contributors	p. 243
Building Index	p. 245
Name Index	p. 246
Subject Index	p. 250
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