Refurbishment of post-war buildings
Language: English Series: Architect ; 94 (2) February 1987, 49-72 (9)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: This feature on the refurbishment of post-war buildings, examines the three different lives of a building, technical life (durability), economic life (cost in use) and functional life ( obsolescence ) and their implications for refurbishment, before considering which method - overcladding , housing refurbishment and conversion - is most suitable for the desired life of a building. Concludes with a look at some products currently being used in refurbishment projects.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37383 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 4034-1001 |
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This feature on the refurbishment of post-war buildings, examines the three different lives of a building, technical life (durability), economic life (cost in use) and functional life ( obsolescence ) and their implications for refurbishment, before considering which method - overcladding , housing refurbishment and conversion - is most suitable for the desired life of a building. Concludes with a look at some products currently being used in refurbishment projects.