UID:
kobvindex_INT0000768
Format:
149 pages :
,
photographs, plans (black & white) ;
,
28.5 cm.
Edition:
1st edition.
ISBN:
9780394475776 (hbk.)
,
0394475771 (hbk.)
,
039470228X (pbk.)
,
9780394702285 (pbk.)
Content:
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE:
"Most Americans -- especially young peope -- move more and more frequently, over increasingly greater distances. Relocation in other countries and on onther continents is routine. Furniture designs to suit these contemporary nomads are developing rapidly; many are improvised under the stress of unexpected living conditions. This book is the first to catalog all the easily available existing designs, and to offer new ideas for compact, flexible, and fortright equipment for homes. It shows people who have no previous knowledge of design or building how to make furnishings which are foldable, inflatable, or stackable, and which they can discard later without being ecologically irresponsible.
The book begins with a brief consideration of human measurements and needs: How tall should a table be, for easiest use? What size chair makes people most comfortable? Living environments are analyzed in sections on eating, working, seating, sleeping, storage, and lighting. The special needs of older people, children, and babies are answered in concrete and realistic designs. Sketches and specifications are given for simple-to-build furniture. Also included are photographs, drawings, and descriptions of existing, inexpensive furniture now available both here and abroad."
Note:
MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE:
Introduction: You are a nomad --
Human measurement --
Seating --
Eating and working --
Storage --
Sleeping + --
Light --
Babies & children --
Etc. --
Hints for working --
Notes + calculations --
Photographic credits.
-- Provided by publisher.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Handbooks and manuals
;
Case studies
