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WAYFINDING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Design
- Urban Studies
- Road Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- streetscaping
1, record 1, English, streetscaping
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A means of enhancing the street environment for all users of the right of way, and a means of modifying motorists behaviour, through the use of physical features which provide protection, coherence, security, convenience, community identity, wayfinding and orientation, aesthetic quality and interest along an urban street. 1, record 1, English, - streetscaping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conception des voies de circulation
- Urbanisme
- Sécurité routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aménagement voyer
1, record 1, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20voyer
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signage
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- way finding
1, record 2, English, way%20finding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wayfinding 2, record 2, English, wayfinding
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Orientation is the general direction to be taken. Way finding - the way to achieve a specific goal. 1, record 2, English, - way%20finding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The term "wayfinding" refers to the process of finding the way to a destination. Wayfinding is more than a matter of providing signs. The layout of a building, and the location of various parts of the building, such as stairs, will affect how easily and confidently people can find their way.("Guide to Occupants’ Requirements and Serviceability of Office Facilities", August 1990, PWC Accommodation Branch) 2, record 2, English, - way%20finding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (panneaux)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- orientation particulière
1, record 2, French, orientation%20particuli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en opposition avec l'orientation générale. 1, record 2, French, - orientation%20particuli%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un immeuble, il faut pouvoir s'orienter, c'est-à-dire trouver son chemin vers une destination. L'orientation est plus qu'une question de panneaux indicateurs. L'aménagement d'un immeuble et la disposition des lieux (escaliers, etc.) détermineront en partie la facilité et l'assurance avec lesquelles les gens parviendront à s'orienter. 2, record 2, French, - orientation%20particuli%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-03-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wayfinding system 1, record 3, English, wayfinding%20system
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
design for a wayfinding system in a medium-sized hospital. 1, record 3, English, - wayfinding%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de signalisation
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20signalisation
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système d'orientation des patients 1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27orientation%20des%20patients
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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