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Understanding historic building conservation

Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Blackwell Publishing 2007Description: xii, 217p. col. ill. 26cmISBN:
  • 1405111720
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.241 $2 22
Summary: Considers the philosophy of conservation and empasises the importance of being aware of a building's history before coming to any decisions about it. Sets out the legislative framework within which conservation is carried out and discusses the various roles of members of the conservation team. Offers advice on writing conservation plans and looks at costing and contracts for conservation work.

Considers the philosophy of conservation and empasises the importance of being aware of a building's history before coming to any decisions about it. Sets out the legislative framework within which conservation is carried out and discusses the various roles of members of the conservation team. Offers advice on writing conservation plans and looks at costing and contracts for conservation work.