Interior design for libraries
Subtitle: drawing on function & appeal
By: Carol R. Brown.
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
Subjects: Library buildings -- United States -- Design and construction.; Library decoration.; Library fittings and supplies.
Description: A library interior design guide for architects, designers, and library planners that addresses the functionality needs of staff and design appeal for different age groups, covering signage, traffic, furnishings, materials, colors, lighting, and acoustics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138) and index.
Table of contents: title: Basic considerations in library interior design; title: The planning phases of a library building project; title: Basic interior design issues; title: Library furnishings; title: Signs and wayfinding; title: Selecting materials, finishes, and colors; title: The interior design of space for children and teens; title: Lighting and acoustics.