An Introduction To Technical Requirements For Architectural Design Of Hospitals

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in architectural design of hospitals. Here is what is discussed:1. PURPOSE2. SITEWORK, FOUNDATIONS, BASEMENTS, SLABS3. BUILDING ENVELOPE4. PARAPET WALLS, ROOF STRUCTURES, AND WALKWAYS5. BUILDING INTERIOR.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in architectural design of hospitals. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSE 2. SITEWORK, FOUNDATIONS, BASEMENTS, SLABS 3. BUILDING ENVELOPE 4. PARAPET WALLS, ROOF STRUCTURES, AND WALKWAYS 5. BUILDING INTERIOR.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSE, 2. SITEWORK, FOUNDATIONS, BASEMENTS, SLABS, 3. BUILDING ENVELOPE, 4. PARAPET WALLS, ROOF STRUCTURES, AND WALKWAYS, 5. BUILDING INTERIOR.

This book has attempted to devise a common language for hospital planning, programming, architecture, engineering and construction. A complete hospital project should be based upon a series of clear tasks and a straightforward schedule that is understood by the hospital, consultant, architect, engineer and contractor. An important feature of this book is the presentation of operational programming ratios. The use fo these ratios as a basis for sizing hospital department would give all of us a common method of re- viewing hospital utilization. Enormous differences in size, ranging from 600 to 1,200 gross square feet per bed, of hospitals in the same community should not exist. A baseline measurement is needed for all hospitals in order to assure quality space for the patient and to contain excessive facility cost based upon department wish- lists.

Design guidance for architectural engineers and architects interested in design of hospitals and medical clinics.

The Architecture of Hospitals~ISBN 90-5662-464-4 U.S. $75.00 / Paperback, 7 x 9.5 in. / 512 pgs / 300 color and 100 b&w. ~Item / March / Architecture

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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCHITECTURAL 2. HVAC SYSTEMS 3. PLUMBING AND GAS 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 5. FIRE PROTECTION 6. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 7. TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND WAYFINDING 8. INTERSTITIAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 9. TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLING SYSTEMS 10. UNIVERSAL X-RAY ROOM 11. SEISMIC.