Building Type Basics for Transit Facilities
A valuable reference for designers
Building Type Basics for Transit Facilities covers the essentials of designing transit facilities. 368 pp.
Building Type Basics for Transit Facilities - Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Predesign
- Urban Planning and Station Area Development
- Station Types and Configurations
- Design Concerns and Process
- Life Safety, Codes, and ADA
- Engineering Considerations
- Special Equipment
- Materials and Finishes
- Acoustics and Vibration
- Lighting
- Wayfinding
- Safety and Security
- Transit Stations at Airports: A Case Study
- Cruise Terminals
- Modernization and Retrofit Issues
- Station Operation and Maintenance
- Appendix: Case Studies
- Glossary
- Bibliography and References
- Index