A face for radio : radio station planning and design. - Authors' names on front cover. - Includes index

This book explains in easy-to-comprehend language the basic concepts of applicable architectural and interior design elements as guidelines for space planning; building infrastructure; layout schemes for offices and technical facilities; colors, materials, and finishes; lighting; and scheduling. A Face for Radio includes: *Images and plans of the work of leading designers of radio broadcasting facilities in the U.S. and overseas *Budgets and construction schedules for a variety of typical projects *Guidelines to follow for flexible programs that apply to radio stations of all sizes, from major market network affiliates to small independents * Packed with brilliant 4-color illustrations and photographs of completed projects from the authors * Real-world details of radio facility design including floor plans and budgets are included * Easy to follow guidelines for flexible programs that apply to radio stations of all sizes, from major market network affiliates to small independents Content: Copyright , Page i foreword , Pages vi-vii preface , Pages viii-ix acknowledgements , Pages x-xi introduction , Pages xii-xiii chapter one - initiating the process: assembling the team , Pages 1-16 chapter two - program development , Pages 17-42 chapter three - move or stay? the site selection process , Pages 43-64 chapter four - assembling the facility's components , Pages 65-82 chapter five - establishing a budget and sticking to it , Pages 83-100 chapter six - integration , Pages 101-118 chapter seven - materials and illumination: the theater of radio , Pages 119-148 chapter eight - building systems: what you do not hear , Pages 149-176 chapter nine - bidding and procurement: buying the construction services , Pages 177-188 chapter ten - case studies , Pages 189-234 glossary , Pages 235-242 index , Pages 243-247 Explains the basic concepts of applicable architectural and interior design elements as guidelines for space planning; building infrastructure; layout schemes for offices; colors, materials, and finishes; lighting; and scheduling. This book includes images and plans of the work of leading designers of facilities in the US and overseas.