{"product_id":"better-by-design-by-ayub-khan-9781783305704","title":"Better by Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the authors’ experience gained from library projects around the world, \u003cem\u003eBetter by Design\u003c\/em\u003e charts a readable path through everything from the planning of a new library, to major refurbishment, or the remodelling of a current library. It clearly explains the library design language and processes needed by professionals overseeing any project, and covers essential aspects including ensuring cost-effectiveness, eco-efficiencies, improved service and community impact meet the organisation’s objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFully revised and updated, this new edition includes coverage of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe need for flexible and adaptable library spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe environmental impact of building design, construction and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe trend towards multi-use, multi-purpose buildings to serve community, cultural and educational needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ea customer-centred approach to service delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eheightened focus on health and wellbeing for all stakeholders\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and customer access needs on the design and layout of a library\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe rapid growth of digital services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternational and cross-sectoral in scope, this book is an essential guide for library professionals or architects involved in library building, remodelling or development. It will also be a valuable reference for students of both library and architectural design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605133902060,"sku":"9781783305704","price":141.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781783305704-better-by-design.jpg?v=1778124055","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/better-by-design-by-ayub-khan-9781783305704","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}