Architectural Conservation and Building Conservation
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The Conservation Movement: A History of Architectural Preservation
Antiquity to Modernity
In many cities across the world, particularly in Europe, old buildings form a prominent part of the built environment, and we often take it for granted that their contribution is intrinsically positive. How has that widely-shared belief come about, and is its continued general acceptance inevitable...
Published January 20th 2013 by Routledge
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Refurbishment and Upgrading of Buildings
2nd Edition
A detailed guide to the technical aspects of refurbishing and upgrading buildings, this book provides solutions to a range of problems, challenges and issues and is essential reading for all students studying building refurbishment at all levels. Includes: existing floor and wall...
Published May 26th 2009 by Spon Press
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Structural Design in Building Conservation
No building is properly conserved if it is not structurally sound. Consequently architects, engineers and conservation officers need an adequate grounding in the technology, the materials and the historic origins of the building in order to complete a conservation project successfully. Structural...
Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
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International Heritage and Historic Building Conservation
Saving the World’s Past
Series: Routledge Studies in Heritage
The majority of books in English on historic building conservation and heritage preservation training are often restricted to Western architecture and its origins. Consequently, the history of building conservation, the study of contemporary paradigms and case studies in most universities and...
Published December 18th 2012 by Routledge
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Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites
Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
This is the first book to provide readers with the skills to assess development potential from a holistic standpoint. Until now, architectural books on conservation matters have focused on preservation at a strategic level and restoration at a technical level. This book offers the architect,...
Published June 27th 2010 by Routledge