This textbook, Building Type Basics for Healthcare Facilities Second Edition, is an excellent resource for those interested in the design and construction of healthcare facilities. It covers a range of topics such as building types, standards, design guidelines, and best practices. The book is authored by Julia Thomas, Richard L. Kobus, Ronald L. Skaggs, Thomas M. Payette, and Michael Bobrow, and published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John in 2008. The hardcover format measures 9.2 inches in length, 8.1 inches in width, and has a height of 1 inch. It weighs 28.9 ounces and contains 336 pages. This textbook belongs to the Building Type Basics Ser. series and is written in English. It is a valuable acquisition for those in the field of healthcare facility design and construction.