"Community radio, a “third space” outside of commercial and state-based broadcasting, contributes to democratizing media access. Physical space plays a key role in this, yet the materiality of community radio stations is often liminal and precarious. DIY place-making practices are vital in estab
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lishing the accessibility and feel of the physical space, and, in turn, the participatory and deliberative environment. This article explores the processes and impacts of place-making practices within community radio stations in Australia and India. The findings suggest the constructed materiality of community radio has significant impacts on how space is used by practitioners, and the broader community." (Abstract)
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"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
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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. It is 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." (Publisher description)
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"This book is a real novelty: it is not – like many other publications – about radio production or radio management, but about the requirements for building of a radio station. The author has been involved in establishing many radio stations, both big and small ones, for 16 years, and he summari
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ses his knowledge in quite a clear and didactical fashion. He explains the pros and cons of different types of building and location and provides guidelines for calculating the space required for both technical and office areas. Then he gets more technical, discussing acoustic problems and providing practical methods of providing studio isolation. Detailed sections on electrical supplies and technical studio installations follow, and there is useful advice on studio layout as well as on the “central technical area”, i.e. the engine room of any modern radio station. Although aimed at engineers, this book is very accessible for non-technicians too and therefore helpful for anyone involved in the commissioning or building of radio studios." (CAMECO Update 1-2010)
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