Better library and learning space : projects, trends and ideas
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat26181
edited by Les Watson.
--London:
Facet Publishing
, 2013.
- Call Number
- Z 679.55 B565 2013
- Location
- Dickson Building
What are the most important things a 21st-century library should do with its space? Each chapter in this cutting-edge text addresses this critical question, capturing the insights and practical ideas of leading international librarians, educators and designers to offer you a 'creative resource bank' that will help to transform your library and learning spaces. This is an innovative and practical toolkit introducing concepts, drawing together opinions and encouraging new ways of thinking about l…
- Call Number
- Z 679.55 B565 2013
- Other Authors
- Watson, Les
- Responsibility
- edited by Les Watson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Facet Publishing
- Date of Publication
- 2013
- Physical Description
- 278 p.
- ISBN
- 9781856047630
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Libraries
- Environment Design
- Facility Design and Construction
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Library buildings--Design and construction
- Libraries--Space utilization
- Library planning
- Abstract
- What are the most important things a 21st-century library should do with its space? Each chapter in this cutting-edge text addresses this critical question, capturing the insights and practical ideas of leading international librarians, educators and designers to offer you a 'creative resource bank' that will help to transform your library and learning spaces. This is an innovative and practical toolkit introducing concepts, drawing together opinions and encouraging new ways of thinking about learning spaces in the future. It explores topics that include: the threat of change, including new models of learning and the revolution in technology; the role of the library, looking at new sustainable and creative library models; and, the power of space, exploring its effects on identity, psychology and behaviour. This is a must-have text for those involved in designing and developing library and learning spaces, from library and university management to designers and architects.
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Community Wayfinding: Pathways to Understanding
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat40185
Rebecca H. Hunter, Lynda A. Anderson, Basia L. Belza, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2016.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
This book examines wayfinding from a broad public health perspective and articulates what needs to be done to create better wayfinding for all people regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. Addressing both science and the human experience, the book brings together a group of international experts to examine community wayfinding from a variety of viewpoints. It first presents a critical foundation for understanding wayfinding from an individual perspective. Next, it describes rele…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Hunter, Rebecca H
- Anderson, Lynda A
- Belza, Basia L
- Responsibility
- Rebecca H. Hunter, Lynda A. Anderson, Basia L. Belza, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2016
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiv, 282 p. : 57 illus.)
- ISBN
- 9783319310725
- 9783319310701 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Architecture as Topic
- City Planning
- Environment Design
- Environment
- Orientation
- Space Perception
- Spatial Behavior
- Abstract
- This book examines wayfinding from a broad public health perspective and articulates what needs to be done to create better wayfinding for all people regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. Addressing both science and the human experience, the book brings together a group of international experts to examine community wayfinding from a variety of viewpoints. It first presents a critical foundation for understanding wayfinding from an individual perspective. Next, it describes relevant design principles and practices by drawing upon architecture, environmental graphic design, universal design (UD), and urban planning. The book then goes on to examine wayfinding tools and innovative technologies ranging from maps to apps to complex systems. In addition, coverage includes case studies, lessons from wayfinding improvement initiatives, and recommendations for future research, practice, and policy. Overall, the book focuses on the economic and commercial benefits of good wayfinding, its potential impact on the health of individuals and communities, as well as strategies for the journey ahead. It will appeal to numerous professionals across many disciplines from architecture and cartography to public health and urban planning. Additionally, the book can help advance a dialogue among those interested in enhancing the livability of their communities.
- Contents
- Part I. Foundations of Wayfinding -- 1. Introduction to Community Wayfinding / Rebecca H. Hunter, Lynda A. Anderson, Basia Belza -- 2. Human Wayfinding: Integration of Mind and Body / Anna E. Vandenberg -- Part II. The Community Environment and Wayfinding -- 3. The Space Syntax of Intelligible Communities / John Peponis -- 4. Legibility and Continuity in the Built Environment / Michael R. King and Elise de Jong -- 5. Design for All Users / Jon A. Sanford -- 6. The Challenge of Wayfinding in Health Care Environments / Per Mollerup -- Part III. Tools and Technology -- 7. Maps in the Head and Tools in the Hand: Wayfinding and Navigation in a Spatially Enabled Society / Toru Ishikawa -- 8. Maps to Apps: Evaluating Wayfinding Technology / Sean P. Mullen, Daniel E. Palac and Lucinda L. Bryant -- 9. Wayfinding, Mobility, and Technology for an Aging Society / Marlon Maus, David A. Lindeman and William A Satariano -- Part IV. Practice and Policy -- 10. Promoting Walking via Ease of Wayfinding / Chanam Lee -- 11. Bridging the Gap: Increasing Access Through Training and Technology / Rachel Beyerle and Julie E. Dupree -- 12. Transportation Systems and Wayfinding / Edward R. Stollof -- 13. The Role of Advocacy / Scott Bricker -- Part V. Integrative Perspectives -- 14. Linking Wayfinding and Wayfaring / Ditte Bendix Lanng and Ole B. Jensen -- 15. The Journey Forward / Rebecca H. Hunter, Steven P. Hooker and Daniela B. Friedman -- Index.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Design for aging review 9
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat24077
American Institute of Architects. Design for Aging Knowledge Community, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
(9th ed.)
--Mulgrave, Australia:
Images Pub.
, 2008.
- Call Number
- WX 140 D457 2008
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Call Number
- WX 140 D457 2008
- Corporate Author
- American Institute of Architects. Design for Aging Knowledge Community
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
- Edition
- 9th ed.
- Place of Publication
- Mulgrave, Australia
- Publisher
- Images Pub.
- Date of Publication
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 231 p.
- ISBN
- 1864702451
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Madness, architecture and the built environment : psychiatric spaces in historical context
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat24083
Topp, Leslie.
--New York, NY:
Routledge
, 2007.
- Call Number
- WM 27.1 M182 2007
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Call Number
- WM 27.1 M182 2007
- Author
- Topp, Leslie
- Other Authors
- Moran, James E
- Andrews, Jonathan
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date of Publication
- 2007
- Physical Description
- 346 p.
- Series Vol.
- 27
- Series Title
- Routledge studies in the social history of medicine
- ISBN
- 9780415375290
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitals, Psychiatric - history
- Hospital Design and Construction - history
- Environment Design
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Occupational therapy and inclusive design : principles for practice
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat24011
Conway, Maggie.
--Oxford, England:
Blackwell Pub.
, 2008.
- Call Number
- WB 555 C767o 2008
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Call Number
- WB 555 C767o 2008
- Author
- Conway, Maggie
- Place of Publication
- Oxford, England
- Publisher
- Blackwell Pub.
- Date of Publication
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 226 p.
- ISBN
- 9781405127073
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Occupational Therapy - psychology
- Models, Psychological
- Disabled Persons - rehabilitation
- Environment Design
- Architectural Accessibility
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Re-creating neighborhoods for successful aging
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat23869
Abbott, Pauline S.
--Baltimore, MD:
Health Professions Press
, 2009.
- Call Number
- WT 30 R311 2009
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Nova Scotia Hospital
- Call Number
- WT 30 R311 2009
- Author
- Abbott, Pauline S
- Place of Publication
- Baltimore, MD
- Publisher
- Health Professions Press
- Date of Publication
- 2009
- Physical Description
- 262 p.
- ISBN
- 9781932529241
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Housing for the Elderly
- Community Health Planning
- Environment Design
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Nova Scotia Hospital
- Copies
- 2
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Sensory modulation & environment : essential elements of occupation : handbook & reference
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat26447
Tina Champagne.
(Third edition revised)
--Sydney, Australia:
Pearson
, c2011.
- Call Number
- WB 555 C449s 2011
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Call Number
- WB 555 C449s 2011
- Author
- Champagne, Tina
- Responsibility
- Tina Champagne
- Edition
- Third edition revised
- Alternate Title
- Sensory modulation and environment
- Place of Publication
- Sydney, Australia
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Date of Publication
- c2011
- Physical Description
- viii, 303 pages + 1 CD-ROM
- ISBN
- 9314994235463
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Occupational Therapy
- Environment Design
- Mental Disorders - rehabilitation
- Needs Assessment
- Contents
- Philosophy, science and occupational therapy -- Evaluation and dynamic systems -- Sensory modulation-related assessment tools -- Sensory modulation and intervention -- Environmental modifications and program enhancements -- Staff training and caregiver education -- Resources -- Glossary and references -- Sensory modulation worksheets.
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Copies
- 1
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Therapeutic landscapes : an evidence-based approach to designing healing gardens and restorative outdoor spaces
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33495
Clare Cooper Marcus, Naomi A. Sachs.
--Hoboken, NJ:
Wiley
, c2014.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
This comprehensive and authoritative guide offers an evidence-based overview of healing gardens and therapeutic landscapes from planning to post-occupancy evaluation. It provides general guidelines for designers and other stakeholders in a variety of projects, as well as patient-specific guidelines covering twelve categories ranging from burn patients, psychiatric patients, to hospice and Alzheimer's patients, among others. Sections on participatory design and funding offer valuable guidance …
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Author
- Marcus, Clare Cooper
- Other Authors
- Sachs, Naomi A
- Responsibility
- Clare Cooper Marcus, Naomi A. Sachs
- Place of Publication
- Hoboken, NJ
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (x, 326 p.)
- ISBN
- 9781118419403 (electronic bk.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gardening
- Environment Design
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Horticultural Therapy
- Nature
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Landscapes - Therapeutic use
- Landscape architecture - Therapeutic use
- Evidence-based design
- Gardening
- Abstract
- This comprehensive and authoritative guide offers an evidence-based overview of healing gardens and therapeutic landscapes from planning to post-occupancy evaluation. It provides general guidelines for designers and other stakeholders in a variety of projects, as well as patient-specific guidelines covering twelve categories ranging from burn patients, psychiatric patients, to hospice and Alzheimer's patients, among others. Sections on participatory design and funding offer valuable guidance to the entire team, not just designers, while a planting and maintenance chapter gives critical information to ensure that safety, longevity, and budgetary concerns are addressed.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Transforming health sciences library spaces
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44698
edited by Allana Campbell.
--London:
Rowman & Littlefield
, 2019.
- Call Number
- Z 679.5 C36 2019
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Call Number
- Z 679.5 C36 2019
- Other Authors
- Campbell, Allana
- Responsibility
- edited by Allana Campbell
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Physical Description
- 287 p.
- ISBN
- 9781538114674
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Libraries
- Environment Design
- Facility Design and Construction
- Specialty
- Library Science
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Workplace Environmental Design in Architecture for Public Health : Impacts on Occupant Space Use and Physical Activity
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41721
Stamatina Th. Rassia.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2017.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
This concise volume analyzes the potential for the workplace environment--where so many people spend so much of their day--to improve workers' capacity for health and wellness. It pinpoints the link between sedentary lifestyles and poor health, and explores the role of office spatial design in encouraging physical activity to promote physical activity, health and prevent disease. The featured research study tracks workers' movement in a variety of office layouts, addressing possible ways moveme…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Author
- Rassia, Stamatina Th.
- Responsibility
- Stamatina Th. Rassia
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xviii, 94 pages) : 15 illus.
- Series Title
- SpringerBriefs in public health
- ISBN
- 9783319534442
- 9783319534435 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2192-3698
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Data Interpretation, Statistical
- Environment Design
- Health Promotion
- Occupational Health
- Research - methods
- Workplace
- Abstract
- This concise volume analyzes the potential for the workplace environment--where so many people spend so much of their day--to improve workers' capacity for health and wellness. It pinpoints the link between sedentary lifestyles and poor health, and explores the role of office spatial design in encouraging physical activity to promote physical activity, health and prevent disease. The featured research study tracks workers' movement in a variety of office layouts, addressing possible ways movement-friendly design can co-exist with wireless communication, paperless offices, and new corporate concepts of productivity. From these findings, the author's conclusions extend public health concepts to recognize that influencing population-wide levels of activity through office architectural design alone may be possible.
- Contents
- Part I. Physical Activity and Disease: Theory and Practice -- 1. Physical Activity and Health Promotion -- Part II. Space-Use and the History of the Office Building -- 2. Office Building: A Brief Historical Overview -- 3. Current Office Design, User Activity and Occupancy Evaluation -- Part III. Research Methods -- 4. Introduction to Methods for Measuring Activity -- 5. Selected Research Methods of Data Collection -- 6. Research Data Collection -- Part IV. Identifying Influential Office Architectural Design Factors of Movement -- 7. Data Collection Results -- 8. Statistical Analysis -- 9. KINESIS Model -- 10. Discussion.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
