Building science 101
Subtitle: a primer for librarians
By: Lynn M. Piotrowicz and Scott Osgood.
Contributors: Osgood, Scott.
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
ISBN-13: 9780838910412
Subjects: Library buildings -- Remodeling -- United States; Library buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- United States; Library buildings -- Energy conservation -- United States; Library buildings -- Design and construction -- United States
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Planning and other words of wisdom; title: Immediate cost saving measures; title: Beginner building science lessons; title: Know thy building: what is inside; title: What your building sits on and why; title: The foundation; title: The underground stuff; title: The structure; title: The roof system; title: The windows; title: Interior finishes; title: The plan it/do it professionals; title: Contracts and legal obligations; title: New technology and concluding remarks.