Isbn: 9781334017612 - optimal height for a research laboratory (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the optimal number of floors for research laboratory buildings, considering the impact of floor area and stairwell placement on communication and efficiency. The author presents a mathematical model to determine the minimum mean separation distance between individuals within a building, accounting for both horizontal and vertical separation. The analysis reveals that two- and three-story designs are unlikely to provide optimal solutions due to the influence of distance on communication. Instead, the model suggests that buildings should have either one floor or four or more floors to minimize average distance and maximize communication potential. The book also discusses architectural features and organizational strategies that can compensate for increased distance in multi-story designs, such as shared facilities, inter-floor work dependency, and open staircases. Overall, this book provides valuable insights for architects and facility planners seeking to create research laboratory environments that foster collaboration and communication. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…