ABSTRACT

Developers, designers and operators are increasingly needing to create versatile sport and leisure amenities that are of lasting value to local and wider communities.

Placing facilities design and operation at the heart of sports development, this book adopts a holistic approach, integrating experience in the field with collective knowledge across many different uses and technologies.

Extensive use of case studies from around the world makes this book a definitive reference for practitioners and students in sports and leisure, building design and facilities management.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Part One Sports and Facilities

chapter 1|10 pages

Sports halls

chapter 2|8 pages

Squash courts

chapter 3|8 pages

Gymnasiums

chapter 4|8 pages

Dance studios

chapter 5|10 pages

Swimming pools

chapter 6|8 pages

Ice rinks

chapter 7|12 pages

Integrated sports facilities

chapter 8|10 pages

Sports-led urban regeneration

chapter 9|14 pages

Stadiums

chapter 10|6 pages

Indoor facilities for outdoor sports

part |2 pages

Part Two Facilities Development

chapter 11|6 pages

Building regulations

chapter 12|4 pages

Health and safety

chapter 15|10 pages

Building form, structure and facades

chapter 16|10 pages

Indoor sports surfaces

chapter 17|8 pages

Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning

chapter 18|6 pages

Electrical installation

chapter 19|6 pages

Facilities management

chapter 20|8 pages

Continuous improvement

part |2 pages

Part Three Technologies

chapter 21|10 pages

Materials

chapter 22|6 pages

Acoustics

chapter 23|8 pages

Lighting

chapter 24|8 pages

Communications

chapter 25|6 pages

Safety and security

chapter 26|6 pages

Accessibility

chapter 27|6 pages

Controls and automation

chapter 28|8 pages

Sustainability

chapter 29|4 pages

Refurbishment

chapter 30|4 pages

Recycling