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Author/s:
Clara Greed
Summary:
This book provides both design guidance and policy direction for the provision and design of public toilets and covering city-wide, district-level and site-specific principles. It highlights the role of urban design in reversing the trend of inadequate toilet provision, and sets out guidelines for design which meets both user need and provider requirements.
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2003
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Built EnvironmentDesignPublic Toilets
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Book

Author/s:
Alexander Kira
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This comprehensive study explores the physiological functional processes, anatomy, anthropometry and design criteria of the bathroom, within the framework of contemporary Western culture.
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1975
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DataDesignErgonomics
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Book

Author/s:
Kemi Adeyeye; John Griggs
Summary:
Building Drainage promotes an integrative and collaborative approach to drainage. Key principles and components of drainage design are presented in an accessible manner with many UK examples where the underlying information and knowledge can be applied internationally.
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2019
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Drainage
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Book

Author/s:
Richard D S Phelps; John Griggs
Summary:
Mound filter systems are used to treat wastewater from structures not served by public sewer. This guide describes mound filters which deal with domestic wastewater after primary treatment (settlement) and after secondary treatment (aerobic or anaerobic biological treatment).
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Publication date:
2005
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Water Treatment
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Book