Building Type Basics for Justice Facilities Hardcover - 2003 - 1st Edition
by Phillips, Todd S.; Griebel, Michael A
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- Title Building Type Basics for Justice Facilities
- Author Phillips, Todd S.; Griebel, Michael A
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 336
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley
- Date 2003
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0471008443I4N00
- ISBN 9780471008446 / 0471008443
- Weight 2.08 lbs (0.94 kg)
- Dimensions 9.68 x 7.48 x 0.93 in (24.59 x 19.00 x 2.36 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Prisons - United States - Design and, Correctional institutions - United States -
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003043252
- Dewey Decimal Code 725.609
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Highlighting numerous innovative justice facility projects of the past few years, including the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse in Portland, Oregon and the Elgin Law Enforcement Facility in Elgin, Illinois, this book provides critical information on the process, potential problems, and unique design concerns for justice facilities. It also offers extensive coverage of lighting and acoustics; selection of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems; internal traffic; specialty systems unique to justice facilities; and such economic factors as costs and financing. This indispensable guide:
- Asks and answers twenty questions encountered frequently in the early phases of a project commission
- Provides project photos, diagrams, floor plans, sections and details
- Includes guidelines for a variety of justice facilities, including law enforcement, adult detention, courts, corrections, juvenile and family justice, and multi-occupancy facilities
This conveniently organized, quick reference is an invaluable guide for busy, dedicated professionals who want to get moving quickly as they embark on a new project. Like every Building Type Basics book, it provides authoritative, up-to-date information instantly and saves architects and facility planners countless hours of research. Engineering consultants will also find a wealth of information to help them tackle justice facility building commissions of all kinds.