Building type basics for recreational facilities / Richard J. Diedrich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Diedrich, Richard J.

Series:

Building type basics series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture and recreation.

Sports facilities--Design and construction.

Sports facilities.

Physical fitness centers--Design and construction.

Physical fitness centers.

Physical Description:

x, 262 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, [2005]

Summary:

Building Type Basics for Recreational Facilities guides architects and designers through the basics of programming, designing, and planning many types of recreational facilities, including golf and country clubhouses; tennis, aquatic, skiing, and equestrian support facilities; and spas and fitness centers. It also tackles the practical challenges architects, engineers, and consultants face in creating attractive and financially viable leisure facilities. Using the highly visual, nuts-and-bolts approach that has become the trademark of the Building Type Basics series, this practical guide offers techniques for incorporating environmental planning into recreation building design.

This indispensable guide: Asks and answers twenty questions that frequently arise in the early phases of a project commission, Provides project photographs, diagrams, floor plans, and sections, Includes design guidelines for a variety of recreational facilities, including new construction and renovation projects.

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 in this volume a wealth of information to help them tackle recreational facilities commissions of every kind and scale.

Contents:

I. Introduction

II. Recreational sports facilities: Golf

Aquatics

Boating

Handball, racquetball, squash and indoor tennis

Skiing and winter sports

Equestrian

X-treme action sports

III. Fitness/spa facilities: Fitness/wellness

Spa/salon

IV. Enrichment/dining: Life-long learning/enrichment

Dining

V. Feasibility/sustainability: Feasibility

Environmentally sustainable design.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-247) and index.

ISBN:

0471472603

OCLC:

55228617