New Libraries in Old Buildings

Creative Reuse

• Author(s): Petra Hauke, Karen Latimer, Robert Niess,
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
• Pages: 388
• ISBN_10: 3110679663
  ISBN_13: 9783110679663
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General , Architecture / Professional Practice , Architecture / Buildings / General , Social Science / Media Studies , Architecture / Buildings / Residential ,

Description:...

This book focuses on difficulties and opportunities in revitalization of old, derelict or abandoned buildings into a library and investigates the transformation of buildings which originally had a different purpose. The publication shows worldwide best practice examples from different types of libraries in historic environments, both urban and rural, while maintaining a focus on sustainability concerning the architecture and interior design.