Building adaptation [electronic resource]
Douglas, James
Building adaptation [electronic resource] - 2nd ed. - Oxford Butterworth Heinemann 2006 - eBook
Introduction -- Feasibility -- Principles of converting buildings -- Adaptive reuses -- Lateral extensions -- Vertical extensions -- Structural alterations -- Principles of refurbishment -- Further aspects of refurbishment -- Sustainable adaptation -- Implementation.
Intended as a primer on the physical changes that properties can undergo during their lifetime, and also a practical guide covering the general principles, techniques and processes involved in the alteration, conversion, extension, improvement and refurbishment of existing buildings. Numerous illustrations and examples focus on a wide variety of different building types. This second edition contains a new chapter on sustainable refurbishment, dealing with subjects such as photovoltaics, and appendices showing how energy rating is calculated, and outlining typical local authority policy guidance on extensions. Supersedes 1st ed. (ISBN 0750650850)
9780080458519 0750666676
EBOOK
690.231 $2 18
Building adaptation [electronic resource] - 2nd ed. - Oxford Butterworth Heinemann 2006 - eBook
Introduction -- Feasibility -- Principles of converting buildings -- Adaptive reuses -- Lateral extensions -- Vertical extensions -- Structural alterations -- Principles of refurbishment -- Further aspects of refurbishment -- Sustainable adaptation -- Implementation.
Intended as a primer on the physical changes that properties can undergo during their lifetime, and also a practical guide covering the general principles, techniques and processes involved in the alteration, conversion, extension, improvement and refurbishment of existing buildings. Numerous illustrations and examples focus on a wide variety of different building types. This second edition contains a new chapter on sustainable refurbishment, dealing with subjects such as photovoltaics, and appendices showing how energy rating is calculated, and outlining typical local authority policy guidance on extensions. Supersedes 1st ed. (ISBN 0750650850)
9780080458519 0750666676
EBOOK
690.231 $2 18