Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-294) and index.

Campus Planning / David J. Neuman -- The New University and Sustainability: Recent Case Studies / David Nelson -- Libraries/Learning Centers / John Ruble, Moore Ruble Yudell -- Academic Buildings and Professional Schools / Graham S. Wyatt, Robert A. M. Stern -- Science Teaching and Research Facilities / Michael C. Lauber -- Housing / Charles M. Davis -- Athletics and Recreation Facilities / Roy V. Viklund -- Social and Support Facilities / James Timberlake, Stephen Kieran -- Cultural Centers / Jean Marie Gath, Debra Waters.

Building Type Basics books provide architects with the essentials they need to jump-start the design of a variety of specialized facilities. In each volume, leading national figures in the field address the key questions that shape the early phases of a project commission. The answers to these questions provide instant information in a convenient, easy-to-use format. The result is an excellent, hands-on reference that puts critical information at your fingertips.

Building Type Basics for College and University Facilities provides in-depth information that is essential to initiate designs for a variety of building projects -- from new construction to renovations and additions -- on a diverse range of college and university campuses, from isolated rural environments to large urban settings. Filled with project photographs, diagrams, floor plans, sections, and details, this book combines highly illustrative, specialized material from industry leaders with the nuts-and-bolts design guidelines that will start any project off on the right track and keep it there through completion.

Building Type Basics for College and University Facilities is a one-stop source for the essential information architects, engineers, and facility planners need to fast-start the design process. In this book, award-winning architect and planner David Neuman, along with an impressive list of industry-leading contributors, addresses a broad scope of essential issues concerning campus architecture, including such sweeping advancements as distance learning facilities, technology-driven research laboratories, and electronically enhanced dormitories. Dozens of successful projects by a variety of designers are show-cased, bringing to life in-depth material on such topics as cultural centers (Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates); libraries and learning centers (Moore Ruble Yudell); teaching buildings and professional schools (Robert A.M. Stern Architects); science teaching and research buildings (Ellenzweig Associates); social and support facilities (Kieran Timberlake Associates); athletics and recreation facilities (Sasaki Associates); sustainability (Foster and Partners); and housing (Esherick Homsey Dodge and Davis).

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 college and university building commissions of all kinds.