Item #: 165-2603-05
Author: Richard J. Diedrich
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:0-471-47260-3
Format: Hardcover
Your Price: $75.00
A beneficial reference for beginners and veterans in the architect and design field
Whether you're an architect or a designer, Building Type Basics for Recreational Facilities will guide you through the basics of programming, designing, and planning many types of recreational facilities, including golf and country clubhouses; tennis, aquatic, skiing, and equestrian support facilities; and spas and fitness centers. The book also tackles the practical challenges architects, engineers, and consultants face in creating attractive and financially viable leisure facilities. 272 pp.
Building Type Basics for Recreational Facilities - Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I: Recreational Sports Facilities
- Golf
- Aquatics
- Boating
- Handball, Racquetball, Squash, and Indoor Tennis
- Skiing and Winter Sports
- Equestrian Facilities
- Extreme Action Sports
- Part II: Fitness and Spa Facilities
- Fitness and Wellness
- Spa and Salon
- Part III: Enrichment and Dining
- Lifelong Learning and Enrichment
- Dining
- Part IV: Feasibility and Sustainability
- Feasibility Ralph Stewart Bowden
- Sustainable Design
- Appendix: Amenity Facility Program Outline
- Glossary
- Bibliography and References
- Index