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John Templer has written the first theoretical, historical, and scientific analysis of one of the most basic and universal building elements: the stair. The first volume treats the fascinating history of stairs and their immense influence on the art and science of architecture. The second volume shows the dangers stairs present. Drawing on twenty years of human factors research on stairs, Templer sets out what is known about slips,...
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John Templer, formerly Regents' Professor of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has published extensively on architecture including theory, human factors research, and designing for the elderly and disabled. He is also an expert on legal cases involving bodily injury caused by falls.
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"Anyone reading either of these volumes will never be able to look at staircases the same way again."
— Thomas Frick, The Los Angeles Times
"Anyone reading either of these volumes will never be able to look at staircases the same way again. By learning the history of stairs, we appreciate the rich vocabulary possible in their design and bemoan its absence in our era. By learning about safe stair...
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- PublisherMit Pr
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0262700557
- ISBN 13 9780262700559
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages200
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