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Care homes for older people
Author(s)Judith Torrington
PublisherE & F N Spon, London, 1996
Pages127 pp (Briefing and Design Guide)
SourceChapman & Hall, 2-6 Boundary Row, London SE1 8HN.
KeywordsCare homes ; Nursing homes ; Architectural design ; Amenities ; Dementia ; Ethnic groups ; Ergonomics ; Guides, guide books.
AnnotationWritten specifically for those who commission and design care buildings, this book contains special guidance for all members of the design team. Detailed information is provided in the form of briefing check lists, anthropometric guidance, systems and service requirements, space planning data, site selection, access and landscape design. Also included are sections on project management, legislative issues and building procurement. Special attention is paid to the needs of ethnic minorities and those suffering from dementia.
Accession NumberCPA-961205208 B
ClassmarkKW: LHB: YB3: R8: EA: TK: 38: 69N

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