Architectural Conservation Principles and Practice

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ISBN: 9780632040254 | 0632040254
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 12/10/2007

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This book provides an introductory text for students in built environment disciplines, as well as those who manage or own historic properties, and those embarking upon architectural conservation professionally. It is designed to give an understanding of the main principles, materials and problems in the field of conservation and it features a number of case studies.

Preface
Theory and Principles
Introduction
What is architectural conservation.Why conserve.Architectural conservation.Conservation as a Profession.Professional roles in building conservation
Craft skills
Studies in building conservation
Professional accreditation
Working internationally
Structure of the Book
International and Historic Context of Conservation
Historic Context
The symbolic and nostalgic connotations of historic monuments
'Restoration' in the 19th century
The search for authenticity
Conservation in the 20th Century
Built heritage as a symbol of national identity
International conservation charters
The non-European perspective
The urban conservation movement
UNESCO and the World Heritage Convention
Shifting Emphases
Conservation-led regeneration
The industrial heritage
The legacy of the 20th century
Cultural landscapes
Intangible heritage
Integrated approaches
Summary and Conclusion
Theoretical Framework and Conservation Principles
Values and Definitions
A values-based approach
Terms and definitions
Principles, Philosophy and Guidance
Ethics in conservation
Principles
Summary and Conclusion
Legislation, Policy and Guidance
Decision making in conservation
International level
National level
Local level
Non-governmental organisations and amenity societies
The private sector and property owners
Public participation
Statutory protection
Archaeological sites and ancient monuments
Monuments and buildings of architectural and historic significance
Area-based designation (conservation areas)
Historic gardens and landscapes
Other forms of control and legislation that impact on historic buildings
Summary and conclusion.
Principles into Practice.
Managing Conservation
Survey and analysis
Understanding
Research
Survey
Specialist investigations
Information management
Making and evaluating proposals
Conservation management plans
Impact assessment
Project implementation
Financing conservation projects
Implementation on site
Managing historic properties
Maintenance planning
Risk assessment and preparedness
Access management
Summary and conclusion
Causes of Decay, Environmental Services and Structures in Conservation .Causes of decay.
Climatic causes
Biological and botanical causes
Natural disasters
Human beings
Managing environmental conditions in historic buildings
Designing for and locating services in historic buildings
Heating and cooling
Improving environmental performance
Lighting historic buildings
Fire protection
Structural conservation
Structural failure
Understanding and analysing structures
Repair and conservation of historic structures
Summary and conclusion
Conservation of Materials
Earth structures
Thatch
Timber
Stone
Bricks and clay roof tiles
Tiles, faience and terracotta
Structural metals
Sheet metals
Glass
Renders, plasters and mortars
Concrete
Plastics and resins
Finishes
Cleaning surfaces
Summary and conclusion
Regeneration, Reuse and Design in the Historic Environment
Urban Regeneration
Heritage-led regeneration
Urban conservation
Economic viability
Adaptive reuse
Designing in the historic environment
The context of townscape
Architectural interventions
Summary and conclusion
Conclusion
Glossary
Index
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