Conservation of buildings and building materials Books
Getty Trust Publications Alkoxysilanes and the Consolidation of Stone
Book SynopsisThis book is designed for conservators, scientists, and preservation architects in the field of stone conservation and will also serve as an indispensable introduction to the subject for students of art conservation and historic preservation.
£33.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Practical Building Conservation 10volume set
Book SynopsisSince the original series of Practical Building Conservation appeared in 1988, it has become a standard reference for those caring for historic buildings large and small: essential reading for architects, surveyors and building managers, as well as conservators. This new and much expanded set of 10 volumes has been updated to provide a fully comprehensive reference featuring the latest techniques and materials. Historic England is renowned for its expertise in the conservation of buildings, gardens and archaeological sites and these books are an accessible distillation of many years of experience. They look in detail at building materials ranging from the ancient to the modern and are studded throughout with practical advice.
£688.75
Rowman & Littlefield Sustaining a City's Culture and Character:
Book SynopsisSomewhere, between character and caricature, there exists an authentic—a truly unique—urban place, that blends global and local, old and new. Yet, in a dramatically changing world dominated by crises of climate change, maintaining public health, and social justice, finding such places—and explaining their relevance—may be easier said than done. Sustaining a City’s Culture and Character accepts that challenge, and provides a comprehensive method for assessing how and why successful places come to be, with an explicit emphasis on context: Authenticity, culture, character, and uniqueness are words with meanings that depend on who is using them and in what contexts. Through text interwoven with 160 full-colour photographs by the author, and select illustrations by others, this book addresses how to enact blended and contextualised urban change, using the past and the status quo as catalysts rather than castaways. It provides resources and examples for the context-vetting process and for understanding how one era, object, or generation informs the next.
£53.00
Historic England Nonconformist places of worship: Introductions to
Book Synopsis`Nonconformist’ has long been used as a description of Protestant Christians in England and Wales who were not part of the Church of England. Among the numerous denominations are the Baptists, Methodists, Quakers and the Salvation Army. By the mid-nineteenth century their chapels and meeting houses, the subject of this brief introduction, outnumbered the buildings of the Church of England’s. While many chapels are now disused or have seen conversion, they remain characteristic and often notable buildings in settlements in all parts of the country. Table of ContentsIntroduction Historical background and chronology Development of the building type Associations Change and the future Further reading Acknowledgements
£25.64
Taylor & Francis Ltd Treasures on Earth: A Good Housekeeping Guide to
Book SynopsisChurches are valuable not only for their significance within Christian religion, but also because of the historic value of the buildings themselves, and the artistic objects, furnishings and decorative features contained within them. This book explains the techniques and artistry involved in caring for the fabric and contents of churches. It considers the problems of cleaning and repair, and the damage that can be done by over-zealous non-specialists. The contributions to this book are wide-ranging and each chapter is written by a highly regarded specialist in his/her field. In addition to offering guidance on the conservation of stained glass, sculpture, textiles, metalwork, floors, furniture, decorative plaster work, paintings and so on, the book also covers the technical aspects of creating the right environment with the heating, ventilation and lighting of the building. The advice this volume contains should be essential reading for everyone concerned with the care and upkeep of churches.Trade ReviewAltogether this book makes a really valuable contribution to the better care and appreciation of church treasures SPAB News The weight of sound practical advice contained in this volume should make it compulsory reading for every churchwarden and PCC member in the land ContextTable of ContentsCare of the church fabric - an introduction, Peter Burman; heating and ventilation, Colin Bemrose; painted ceilings and screens, Anna Hulbert; paintings on canvas and wood, Pauline Plummer; mural paintings and the fabric, Donald Smith; decorative plasterwork,Jane Schofield; sculpture, Michael Eastham; metalwork, Hazel Newey; bells and belfries, Christopher Dalton; appendix on turret clocks, John C. Eisel; woodwork, Hugh Harrison; floors, Jane Fawcett; stained glass, Keith Barley; lighting, Graham Phoenix; conclusion and sources of advice, Peter Burman.
£84.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Conservation and Interpretation: Heritage of the
Book SynopsisRepresentatives from the five partner countries of the 'Kings of the North Sea' Project met to compare conservation practice across many regions and countries. This title includes the conference papers that provide a survey of the state of conservation in the historic environment of countries that border the North Sea.Table of ContentsNorwegian national approach to spatial planning and the historic environment Geir Sor-Reime; Spatial planning in Schleswig-Holstein Astrid Dickow; The historic environment in the practical work of the Department of Spatial Planning in Schleswig-Holstein Ernst Hansen; The Danish national approach to the cultural environment Carsten Paludan-Muller; The landscape and cultural heritage of the Wadden Sea Region (LANCEWAD) Dre van Marrewijk; The roots of the cultural heritage in the coastal area Dirk Meier; Planarch - archaeology and planning around the southern North Sea basin John Williams; Sustainable development in the historical centre of Ribe Jakob Keiffer-Olsen; Preservation of the built heritage in Ribe Erling Sonne; Interpreting Hadrian's Wall Colin Haylock and David Heslop; Changing landscapes - prehistory in the Danish countryside Ulf Nasman; Historic environments of the North Sea - towards an information system for the cultural landscape Henrik Jarl Hansen; Cultural landscape and spatial planning in England Graham Fairclough; Planning for early Medieval sculpture Sally M Foster; Philosophical notes on the practice of cultural heritage conservation and management Anne-Sophie Hygen; The contribution of professional engineers to the conservation of the historic landscape Geoffrey Clifton
£84.99
Columbia Books on Architecture and the City Preservation and the New Data Landscape
Book SynopsisOver the past fifty years, preservation policy has evolved very little, despite escalating accusations that landmarking and historic districting can inhibit affordable housing, economic development, and socioeconomic diversity. The potential to understand these dynamics and effect positive change is hindered by a lack of data and evidence-based research to better understand these impacts. One of the biggest barriers to preservation research has been the lack of data sets that can be used for geospatial, evidence-based, and longitudinal analyses.This first book in the series Issues in Preservation Policy explores the ways that enhancing the collection, accuracy, and management of data can serve a critical role in identifying vulnerable neighborhoods, understanding the role of older buildings in economic vitality and community resilience, planning sustainable growth, and more. For preservation to play a dynamic role in sustainable development and social inclusion, policy must evolve beyond designation and design regulation and use evidence-based research to confront new realities in the management of urban environments and their communities.
£19.80
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings: Engineering
Book SynopsisThis Guide provides information on special topics that affect the fire safety performance of very tall buildings, their occupants and first responders during a fire. This Guide addresses these topics as part of the overall building design process using performance-based fire protection engineering concepts as described in the SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance Based Fire Protection. This Guide is not intended to be a recommended practice or a document that is suitable for adoption as a code. The Guide pertains to “super tall,” “very tall” and “tall” buildings. Throughout this Guide, all such buildings are called “very tall buildings.” These buildings are characterized by heights that impose fire protection challenges; they require special attention beyond the protection features typically provided by traditional fire protection methods. This Guide does not establish a definition of buildings that fall within the scope of this document. Table of Contents1 Introduction2 History3 Components of Performance-based Design4 International Practices5 Unique Features of Very Tall Buildings6 Special Features and Attractions7 Hazard, Risk and Decision Analysis in Very Tall Building Design8 Integration of Building Design and Systems9 System Reliability10 Situation Awareness11 Emergency Egress12 Fire Resistance13 Building Envelope/Enclosure14 Suppression15 Detection and Alarm16 Smoke Control17 First Responder Considerations18 Electrical19 Buildings Under Construction20 Building Life Cycle Management21 Commissioning22 Existing Building Considerations23 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance24 Aerial Vehicle Platforms25 ESS in Very Tall Buildings26 References
£92.10
Birkhauser Denkmalpflege statt Attrappenkult: Gegen die Rekonstruktion von Baudenkmälern – eine Anthologie
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsInhalt Ulrich Conrads: Zum Geleit: Auf der Suche nach einem Vor-Wort Johannes Habich: Zur Einführung: Worum es geht Georg Mörsch: Denkmalwerte Achim Hubel: Denkmalpflege zwischen Restaurieren und Rekonstruieren. Ein Blick zurück in die Geschichte Michael S. Falser: «Ausweitung der Kampfzone». Neue Ansprüche an die Denkmalpflege 1960–1980 Gabi Dolff-Bonekämper: Denkmalverlust als soziale Konstruktion Adrian von Buttlar: Auf der Suche nach der: Minima Moralia reproduktiver Erinnerungsarchitektur Anhang: Michael S. Falser: Die Erfindung einer Tradition namens Rekonstruktion oder Die Polemik der Zwischenzeilen
£24.50
Birkhauser Herzog & de Meuron Transforming Park Avenue
Book SynopsisHow to deal with historic buildings has long been a core issue of the international architectural discourse. Herzog & de Meuron began addressing the potential of existing structures very early on: the maintenance and alteration of buildings are among the key strategies of the architects. For the Park Avenue Armory in New York, Herzog & de Meuron have designed a new model for dealing with monuments. The historical building was opened in 1881 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan as a meeting place and training ground for the National Guard, and boasts a rich mixture of different styles. Herzog & de Meuron developed a multifaceted strategy for the transformation of the building, now used as a cultural center, that allows for a combination of restoration, transformation, and innovation. From the exposing of historic structures to the addition of new elements, the architecture gained new vibrancy from the considered entanglement of different aspects. In the current debate, this departure from the practice of historic preservation in the United States is, beyond its value as an actual example, a unique contribution that unfolds in close reference to material. It is exemplary and groundbreaking.
£59.08
Bohlau Verlag Konturen und Konjunkturen der Denkmalpflege: Zum
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£86.89
Peter Lang AG Architekturgeschichte Und Kulturelles Erbe -
Book SynopsisDer Band behandelt Aspekte der Denkmalpflege im östlichen Mitteleuropa, die aus der besonderen historischen und gesellschaftspolitischen Situation im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert resultieren. In den multiethnisch geprägten Regionen, die bis zum Ersten Weltkrieg von den drei Großmächten Rußland, Österreich und Preußen dominiert wurden, gewannen national konnotierte Baudenkmäler eine eminente Bedeutung im Streben nach staatlicher Unabhängigkeit. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg entstand in Polen eine eigene Schule des rekonstruierenden Wiederaufbaus; gleichzeitig waren in allen Ländern des Ostblocks Zeugnisse der Feudalkultur von Zerstörung bedroht. Der politische Umbruch des Jahres 1989 führte zu einer Wiederentdeckung der Geschichte, die jedoch, wie die Schloßdebatten in Bratislava (Preßburg) und Berlin zeigen, nicht zwingend einhergeht mit einem Bewußtsein für die historische Authentizität des Baudenkmals.
£55.71
Wasmuth & Zohlen UG Franco Stella The Berlin Castle Humboldt Forum
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£27.20
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Aachener Bausachverständigentage 2011: Flache
Book SynopsisFlachdächer, Dachterrassen, Grün- und Parkdächer bergen als klimatisch stark beanspruchte Bauteile ein hohes Schadenspotential. Sie erfordern daher beim Neubau wie bei Arbeiten in Bestand die besondere Aufmerksamkeit von Planern, Ausführenden und Sachverständigen. Die 37. Aachener Bausachverständigentage zeigen die typischen Problemstellungen auf und beleuchten und diskutieren 2 aktuelle Themenkomplexe: 1. Vor- und Nachteile der geplanten Aufspaltung der Bauwerksabdichtungsnorm DIN 18 195 in separate, bauteilsbezogene Einzelnormen und 2. Bedeutung und Inhalt des neu erschienenen DIN-Fachberichts 4108 Teil 8 - Vermeidung von Schimmelwachstum in Wohngebäuden.Trade Review"Eine solide Grundlage für den Gutachter und Praktiker!" www.fachbuch-bau.de, Januar 2012Table of ContentsNeue Entwicklungen im Baurecht, Konsequenzen für den Bausachverständigen - Planerische Voraussetzungen für Flachdächer mit hohen Zuverlässigkeitsanforderungen - Sturm, Hagelschlag, Jahrhundertregen: Praxiskonsequenzen für Dachabdichtungen, Werkstoffe und Flachdachkonstruktionen - Typische Konfliktfälle bei der Erfüllung der Wärmeschutzanforderungen der EnEV bei Dachinstandsetzungen - Kostenträchtige Fallstricke beim Brandschutzkonzept von Flachdächern - Das abdichtungstechnische Schadenspotenzial von Fotovoltaik- und Solaranlagen - 50 Jahre Flachdach: Bautechnik im Wandel der Zeit - Sind WU-Dächer anerkannte Regeln der Technik? - Typische Fehlerquellen bei Extensivbegrünungen - Normen: Qualitätsgarant oder Hemmschuh der Bautechnik - Praxiserfahrungen und Lösungsansätze bei niveaugleichen Türschwellen - DIN Fachbericht 4108-8: 2010-09: Vermeidung von Schimmelwachstum in Wohngebäuden - Zielrichtung und Hintergründe - Sind Schimmelgutachten normierbar? Kritische Anmerkungen zum DIN-Fachbericht 4108-8:2010-09
£37.99
Kapon Editions I methoni kai i istoria: I Venetia kai i eksousia
Book SynopsisThis Greek-language monograph on the castle of Modon (Peloponnese, Greece) leads us on a journey from Homer to the 20th century, and concentrates particularly on the Venetian presence, which lasted for 300 years beginning at the fall of Constantinople in 1204. The book explores the correct name of Modon; its ancient walls and coins; the written and pictorial evidence for the castle; the structure of its Venetian administration; the deciphering and identification of the 27 coats of arms of Modon; the history of the lion of Venice; the study of the 18 lions, embedded in the walls; the discovery of the real attribution of the wrongly named Morosini column; the restoration of the name of the so-called Villehardouin tower; the examination and reading of the mason’s mark of the central gate; the finding of the correct original name of the eight-sided tower of the mole which is still called by its Turkish name Bourtzi; and the identification of the Mediaeval form of the old harbour
£60.35
Huntland Press Huntland: The Historic Virginia Country House,
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£44.20
Princeton University Press Plaster Monuments
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shortlisted for the 2018 DAM Architectural Book Award, Deutsches Architekturmuseum""An excellent book . . . about the desire on the part of nineteenth-century museums to collect reproductions at least as much as originals in order to demonstrate the history of art in as systematic and comprehensive way as possible [and] illustrated with wonderful images of cast collections."---Charles Saumarez Smith"It is timely amid new contexts for preservation and when reproduction technologies are advancing, that Lending’s analysis reveals the significance of their plaster precursors."---Olivia Horsfall Turner, Apollo"This is a marvellous book, an original contribution to our understanding of how plaster casts of sculpture and architectural elements were manufactured and displayed in museums throughout Europe and America, which makes important points concerning their cultural, political, educational and philosophical significance."---James Stevens Curl, Times Higher Education"As Lending argues, the plaster monument was a part of the separation of originals and copies in the nineteenth century, a topic that continues into the twenty-first century. . . . Despite new media, technical methods and intellectual frameworks, the cast monument remains a key part of our cultural context and our interaction with the past."---Matthew Wells, Burlington Magazine"The first history of the rise and fall of architectural casts. . . . Invaluable for students of museum history, not least for its excellent illustrations."---James Hall, The Art Newspaper"There is much to learn from this rich study—how buildings and their representations always form a strange symbiosis, the ways we encounter architecture, and how monuments are always in flux. . . . [The book] is superbly illustrated, including archival documents and evocative photographs of cast galleries as they originally appeared."---Lisa Godson, Journal of Design History"Lending weaves a vast scholarship around the objects at hand. . . . Plaster Monuments must be read cover to cover lest the reader risk missing brilliant insights offered in the most unexpected places."---Can Bilsel, Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians"With impeccable scholarship and a sure sense of narrative, Mari Lending embarks her reader on a fascinating exploration of what these casts, once considered as precious and certainly expensive to produce, represented for their 19th-century sponsors. . . . Starting from an inquiry into a long-lost practice, Plaster Monuments: Architecture and the Power of Reproduction achieves much more than making its reader aware of what once was. It triggers important questions about architecture both as a discipline and as a mediated presence."---Antoine Picon, Architecture Histories"[A] fascinating exploration. . . . Lending’s evocative prose is accompanied by numerous well- chosen illustrations, many previously unpublished. These images, together with her exciting archival discoveries and rich interpretation, make a compelling argument for “the power of reproduction” to shape our understanding of buildings. Plaster Monuments is a welcome reminder that the auratic value of the monument’s absolute originality is as much a fiction as the idea of its unlimited, transparent reproducibility. The book also serves as a timely invitation to consider the contemporary forms of technical mediation without which our own discourses of architectural history and preservation would be unthinkable."---Joseph L. Clarke, Future Anterior: Journal of Historic Preservation, History, Theory, and Criticism
£43.20
Emerald Publishing Limited Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures and
Book SynopsisWritten by two leading experts in the field of timber engineering, this book includes advice on construction forms from medieval times to the present day. This unique approach ensures that all the periods of timber construction are covered, with specifications, analytical advice and worked examples, all in accordance with current best practice.
£86.45
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Restoring NotreDame de Paris
Book SynopsisCurrently rising from the ashes, Notre-Dame cathedral's restoration is shown in this beautiful book, a genuine ode to a monument rich in symbolism and secrets.
£30.74
American University in Cairo Press Dust: Egypt's Forgotten Architecture, Revised and
Book SynopsisA stunning photographic compilation of Egypt’s abandoned palaces and grand buildingsBetween 1860 and 1940, Cairo and other large cities in Egypt witnessed a major construction boom that gave birth to extraordinary palaces and lavish buildings. These incorporated a mix of architectural styles, such as Beaux-Arts and Art Deco, with local design influences and materials. Today, many lie empty and neglected, rapidly succumbing to time, a real-estate frenzy, and an ongoing population crisis. In 2006 Russian-born photographer Xenia Nikolskaya began the process of documenting these structures. She gained exceptional access to them, taking photographs at some thirty locations, including Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Minya, Esna, and Port Said. These photographs were documented in the first edition of Dust: Egypt’s Forgotten Architecture, which soon after its release in 2012 became a rare collector’s item.This revised and expanded edition includes photographs from the first edition together with extra unseen images and new photographs taken by Nikolskaya between 2013 and 2021. It also includes previously unpublished essays by Heba Farid, co-owner of the Cairo-based photo gallery Tintera, and architect and urban planner Omar Nagati, co-founder of CLUSTER, an urban design and research platform also in Cairo.Dust: Egypt's Forgotten Architecture leads us seductively into some of the most breathtaking architectural spaces of Egypt's recent past, filled with a sense of both the immense weight and the impermanence of history.Trade Review“Large, carefully composed and beautifully lit images”—Sunday Telegraph“Stunning”—Plain Magazine“Very arresting images”—BBC“Extraordinary . . . The book documents the abandoned palaces and salons of an Egypt you don’t often see in the headlines: the golden age of Cairene opulence.”—Roads & Kingdoms“Her painterly compositions and lambent lighting (which in most cases is natural) serve to give the impression that these are stage sets, only waiting for the arrival of the actors.”—Voyager“Dramatic and haunting. . . . . succeeds in capturing the glitz and glamor of a past century as a marzipan filling in dark chocolate, without staging her pictures in an overly sweet way. The illustrated book Dust: Egypt's Forgotten Architecture is thus a wonderfully delicate pastime.”—dis:orient Magazine“Dust is not just a documentation of these fascinating architectural spaces, it also traces the idea of a typology of absence. . . Avoiding any kind of nostalgia, the book challenges its reader: going back to this Egyptian dust also takes us deep into our own expectations of life and notions of legacy. ”—The Global Journal“Egypt’s most magnificent buildings have stood unloved–and unlooted–for decades. But a new book of photographs may change that.”—SEVEN“The Cairo [Nikolskaya] captures with her lens is a European city, its grandeur and dilapidation devoid of exotic oriental motifs and shown as somehow frozen in time.”—The National“Nikolskaya brings these palaces back to life”—Egypt Today“Dust explores the conditions and relevance of empty architectural spaces in Egypt, presenting an entwined dualism: dust as materiality that layers the city, literally tracing the passage of time upon urban objects – but also as a temporal metaphor that registers these changes on the level of memories, both past and present.”—Cairo 360"Nikolskaya’s lens expertly captures an eerie forlornness in some of the places depicted in her book, most of which are rundown and ominous. However, what is perhaps most remarkable about her style is how she directs the viewer's eye to detail after detail, weaving a rich narrative."—The National
£37.99
CABI Publishing World Heritage Sites: Tourism, Local Communities
Book SynopsisHeritage is a growing area of both tourism and study, with World Heritage Site designations increasing year-on-year. This book reviews the important interrelations between the industry, local communities and conservation work, bringing together the various opportunities and challenges for different destinations. World Heritage status is a strong marketing brand, and proper heritage management and effective conservation are vital, but this tourism must also be developed and managed appropriately if it is to benefit a site. As many sites are located in residential areas, their interaction with the local community must also be carefully considered. This book: - Reviews new areas of development such as Historic Urban Landscapes, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Memory of the World and Global Geoparks. - Includes global case studies to relate theory to practice. - Covers a worldwide industry of over 1,000 cultural and natural heritage sites. An important read for academics, researchers and students of heritage studies, cultural studies and tourism, this book is also a useful resource for professionals working in conservation, cultural and natural heritage management.Table of Contents1: World Heritage Sites – An Introduction 2: Heritage Management and Conservation Activities at World Heritage Sites 3: Tourism Development at World Heritage Sites 4: Tourism Marketing at World Heritage Sites 5: Local Communities in and around World Heritage Sites 6: The Economic Impacts of World Heritage Site Designation on Local Communities 7: The Sociocultural Impacts of World Heritage Site Designation on Local Communities 8: The Environmental Impacts of World Heritage Site Designation on Local Communities 9: Contemporary Developments in and around World Heritage Sites and Their Implications 10: Reflection (Summary)
£46.98
Intellect Books The Cultural Meaning of Aleppo: A Landscape
Book SynopsisThe book documents the history and morphology of the Ancient City of Aleppo, outlining first the urbanistic development of the city and then focusing on the architectural heritage with specific focus on the domestic architecture, addressing the initiatives to reconstruct and rehabilitate the urban fabric. The author argues in favour of the safeguarding and rehabilitation of the architectural heritage to protect the cultural memory of the inhabitants of Aleppo, despite of the destruction of architecture due to the recent war. Through a capillary documentation of the palimpsest of Aleppo – the peculiar characteristics of its courtyard houses and the neighbourhoods of Bayyada, Bab Quinnesrin and al-Farafra – this is a theoretical and practical handbook for architects, urban planners and restorers alike. Through this analytical discussion of the city’s urban fabric, it introduces the concept of the cultural urban landscape acting as a 'cohesive territorial organism', nourished by different cultures, in which contrasting scales of land, city and neighbourhood are interconnected in a fractal state. With a focus on retaining the uniqueness and diversity of this residential typology, which bore witness to the rich cultural history of Syria and the Middle East as a whole, Neglia maps a future reconstruction that focuses on cultural continuity, tradition and the re-establishment of a crucial social memory. Of particular interest and relevance to cultural heritage experts, urban planners architects and designers. Also, to researchers, scholars and students interested in studies on urban morphology and building typology, UNESCO and ICOMOS. Scholars and students interested in the Middle East. Will also be of significant interest to professionals dealing with the implementation of rehabilitation measures in other cities inscribed on the Word Cultural Heritage List, or cities with a sound historic fabric which has been destroyed due to war or other events.Table of ContentsForewords by Nada al Hassan, Attilio Petruccioli and Sakhar Olabi Acknowledgements Introduction: Why Aleppo is Important: Framework and War Scenario Chapter I: The Cultural Significance of Aleppo’s Forma Urbis: An Overview of Layers and Ideas of Urban Conformation Natura Naturalis and Natura Artificialis: The Plateau and the Tells Hellenistic Planning Roman Planning The Medieval Byzantine City The Medieval Islamic City The Specialized Mamluk and Ottoman City The Gutted and Transformed Modern City Chapter II: The Cultural Significance of Aleppo’s Courtyard House: A Mirror of Middle Eastern Cultural History The Courtyard House Layout The Basic Elements of the House: Multi-purpose and Special Rooms The Inner Garden Typological Features Chapter III: The Cultural Significance of the Reconstruction: Urban Recovery against Amnesia Framework for Reconstruction and Recovery Terms for Urban Recovery Reconstruction: Consciousness or Amnesia? Memory, Culture and Identity: Challenges for a Culture-Oriented Recovery Recommendations and Strategies for a Culture-Oriented Urban Recovery Conclusion References List of Figures Notes
£38.00
Historic England The Railway Goods Shed and Warehouse in England
Book SynopsisAlthough goods traffic accounted in many cases for a higher proportion of railway companies’ revenue than passengers, the buildings associated with it have received very little attention in comparison to their passenger counterparts. They once played as important a role in distribution as the ‘big sheds’ near motorway junctions do today. The book shows how the basic design of goods sheds evolved early in the history of railways, and how the form of goods sheds reflected the function they performed. Although goods sheds largely functioned in the same way, there was considerable scope for variety of architectural expression in their external design. The book brings out how they varied considerably in size from small timber huts to the massive warehouses seen in major cities. It also looks at how many railway companies developed standard designs for these buildings towards the end of the 19th century and at how traditional materials such as timber, brick and stone gave way to steel and concrete in the 20th This building type is subject to a high level of threat with development pressure in urban and suburban areas for both car parking and housing having already accounted for the demise of many of these buildings. Despite this, some 600 have been identified as still extant and the book will, for the first time, provide a comprehensive gazetteer of the surviving examples. Trade ReviewJohn Minnis' excellent new book. ... Clearly written and generously illustrated. ... More than a mere catalogue, the book is also attentive to questions of structure, materials and stylistic expression, and to the influences on the type from beyond the railways' boundaries. ... How these huge buildings functioned, from their clerical routines to the complex physical transfer of goods on, off and between wagons, is fascinating to read.Dr Simon Bradley, The VictorianThe book is profusely illustrated in colour and black and white and manages to make a compelling argument for the development of a 'goods-shed aesthetic' in addition to outlining the historical development of these buildings, their layout and function. ... This book should be seen as an essential starting point in any creative discussion of 'new uses' for this aspect of railway infrastructure.Matt Thompson, Journal of Transport History (US)'A building type that technology has rendered obsolete, they are today used for many different purposes, while a great many have been lost altogether. In part this is due to a failure to appreciate their significance. John Minnis draws attention not only to the range, but also the quality of these seemingly workaday buildings.' Context, the Journal of the Institute of Historic Building ConservationTable of Contents1. How a goods shed functioned 2. The origins and evolution of the goods shed 3. Plan forms 4. Company designs 5. Large goods sheds and warehouses 6. The 20th-century goods shed and warehouse 7. Conservation – by Simon Hickman
£16.99
RIBA Publishing Rescue and reuse: Communities, heritage and
Book SynopsisHistoric buildings and places play an essential role in the everyday lives of the people of the UK, their cultural identity and the economy. They can inspire creativity and enterprise, bring communities together, and make people happier about where they live. This book explores how historic buildings across the UK have been brought back to life through the technical and enabling skills, creativity and sensitivity of architects. Exemplar projects explored through richly illustrated case studies demonstrate the value to society of re-using historic buildings, and will inspire a new generation of architects to get involved with community heritage projects at a time of great opportunity. Drawing on interviews with architects and their community clients, this book explores the challenges that they face, how they are overcome, and the benefits that follow. Exemplar projects across the UK demonstrate what can be achieved through the creative use of heritage architecture, and provide inspiration for those interested in taking over the ownership of a historic building or adapting one for new uses Shows how complex projects can benefit from collaboration between communities, statutory bodies and architects Celebrates the creativity of architects, their ability to add value, and the role they can play in shaping both our built environment and cultural identity Puts forward a powerful argument for the benefits to society of re-using historic buildings Table of ContentsForeword Preface: 99% of historic buildings are not redundant artefacts Chapter 1 Replace or recycle? Chapter 2 Downsize Chapter 3 Live Chapter 4 Work Chapter 5 Shop Chapter 6 Play Chapter 7 LearnChapter 8 Visit Chapter 9 Integrate Conclusion: constructing our future from our past.
£41.80
Sandstone Press Ltd A Heritage in Stone: Characters and Conservation
Book SynopsisThe castles and other properties owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland are precious jewels in the crown of the nation’s heritage. Ensuring they provide a wonderful experience for visitors requires expertise and enthusiasm from many people, mostly unseen, who offer specialist knowledge and long-term thinking. This book pays tribute to the craftspeople, gardeners, foresters, managers, guides, surveyors, architects, archaeologists, conservators, planners and more, who have made the Trust’s properties so very special to so many people. It celebrates their many and various contributions as part of a long and continuing tradition in this beautiful large-format, highly illustrated volume.
£22.49
The American University in Cairo Press Paris Along the Nile: Architecture in Cairo from
Book SynopsisCairo, 'Mother of the World': its vividly diverse neighborhoods and building styles reveal its cosmopolitan energy and reflect the myriad of economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped the city over the centuries. So impressed was Khedive Ismail after a visit to Haussman's 'new' Paris in 1867 that he decided to build a modern city along the same architectural lines and aesthetics, and brought European architects to Cairo to initiate Egypt's most dynamic building period since medieval times. The stunning buildings of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Cairo remain, but they are neglected, threatened by pollution, and are being pulled down for concrete highrises and parking lots. Paris along the Nile captures in 200 black-and-white photographs the architectural jewels of 'modern' Cairo.
£23.75
