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Architectural conservation principles and practice

By: Publication details: Oxford Blackwell Science Ltd 2008Description: xi, 227p. 25cmISBN:
  • 9780632040254
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 720.28 $2 22
Partial contents:
Introduction -- International and historic context of conservation -- Theoretical framework and conservation principles -- Legislation, policy and guidance -- Managing conservation -- Causes of decay, environmental services and structures in conservation -- Conservation of materials -- Regeneration, reuse and design in the historic environment
Summary: Provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the subject, aimed at students in the built environment and related disciplines. Considers conservation within the wider physical, social, historical and international context. Expounds recent theoretical and technical developments and debates. Illustrated with case studies from around the world. Considers legislation, conservation management, historic properties, causes of decay and material conservation. Also addresses issues of regeneration and building reuse.
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Book London Books 720.28 ORB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30072535

Introduction -- International and historic context of conservation -- Theoretical framework and conservation principles -- Legislation, policy and guidance -- Managing conservation -- Causes of decay, environmental services and structures in conservation -- Conservation of materials -- Regeneration, reuse and design in the historic environment

Provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the subject, aimed at students in the built environment and related disciplines. Considers conservation within the wider physical, social, historical and international context. Expounds recent theoretical and technical developments and debates. Illustrated with case studies from around the world. Considers legislation, conservation management, historic properties, causes of decay and material conservation. Also addresses issues of regeneration and building reuse.