Overview floors, stairs, lifts and wayfinding. AJ Specification 12.2012
AJ Specification
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
AJ Specification
Abstract
Provides an overview discussing wayfinding, flooring, stairs and lifts. The article then goes on to examine three projects: The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, Canterbury (Sidell Gibson Architects with John Miller and Partners), Droylsden Academy, Manchester (Ryder Architecture) and Campus Aarhus N, Via University College, Denmark (Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects). Includes a Product Matrix section focusing on underfloor heating and a costs section.
Author
Mara, F.
Subjects
- Building structure
- Floors/balconies/stairs
- Signs/Circulation fittings
- Electrical services
- Internal transport - lifts, escalators and moving walks
- Fittings and equipment
- Building services
Publisher History
First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.
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