Fourth Dimension in Building: Strategies for Avoiding Obsolescence
Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems ,  Building Research Board
Publisher:   National Academies Press
ISBN:  

9780309048422


Pages:   126
Publication Date:   01 February 1993
Format:   Paperback
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Fourth Dimension in Building: Strategies for Avoiding Obsolescence


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Explores the meaning of obsolescence as the term applies to buildings. This book discusses the functional, economic, technological, social, legal, political, and cultural factors that can influence when obsolescence occurs and considers what design professional and building owners and users can do to delay and minimize the costs of obsolescence.

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems ,  Building Research Board
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.204kg
ISBN:  

9780309048422


ISBN 10:   0309048427
Pages:   126
Publication Date:   01 February 1993
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 Introduction; 4 Obsolescence in Facilities; 5 Actions and Strategies for Avoiding Obsolescence; 6 Avoiding Obsolescence in Public Facilities; 7 Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff; 8 Appendix B: Glossary of Terms; 9 Appendix C: Workshop on Environmental and Health Regulations as Sources of Facility Obsolescence; 10 Appendix D: Predicting Performance, Service Life, and Physical Life of Buildings and Their Components; 11 Appendix E: Hospital Building Systems; 12 Appendix F: Annotated Bibliography

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