Conservation of buildings and building materials Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Sustainable Heritage
Book SynopsisThis book brings together ecological-conservation theory and heritage-preservation theory and shows how these two realms have common purpose. Through theoretical discussion and illustrative examples, Sustainable Heritage reframes the history of multiple movements within preservation and sustainable-design strategies into cross-disciplinary themes. Through topics such as Cultural Relationships with Nature, Ecology, Biodiversity, Energy, and Resource Systems; Integrating Biodiversity into the Built Environment Rehabilitation Practice; Fixing the Shortcomings Within Community Design, Planning, and Policy; Strategies for Adapting Buildings and Structures for Rising Sea Levels; and Vehicles as a Microcosm of Approaching Built Environment Rehabilitation, the book explores contemporary ecological and heritage ethics as a strategy for improving the livability of the built environment.The authors provide a holistic critique of the challenges we face in light ofTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Cultural Relationships with Nature, Ecology, Biodiversity, Energy, and Resource Systems Chapter 3: History and Theory of Heritage Preservation Chapter 4: History and Theory of Sustainable Design Chapter 5: Architecture and Building Design Chapter 6: Integrating Biodiversity into the Built Environment Rehabilitation Practice Chapter 7: Fixing the shortcomings within community design, planning and policy Chapter 8: Going with the Flow: Strategies for Adapting Buildings and Structures For Rising Sea Levels Chapter 9: Vehicles as a Microcosm of Approaching Built Environment Rehabilitation Chapter 10: Conclusions on Lessons from the Past for the Future
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Conservation of Architectural Ironwork
Book SynopsisThe peak of architectural ironwork in the 19th Century saw the spread of ornate decorative ironwork across the world. In recent years there has been a significant increase in conservation and restoration projects aiming to protect the artistry of traditional ironwork for future generations. Conservation of Architectural Ironwork is the first book to provide a complete guide to the conservation and maintenance of traditional architectural ironwork.First introducing the contextual history and key material features of architectural ironwork, the book goes on to guide readers through the management and delivery of conservation projects from start to finish, explaining the very latest in conservation technology. At its peak, architectural ironwork was used on a vast global scale in buildings, bridges, street furniture and ornamental structures. With international case studies and detailed illustrations, this book will be an essential reference for heritage profesTrade ReviewA well-thumbed copy of Conservation of Architectural Ironwork should be found on the shelves of all conservation practitioners. The philosophically robust, yet practical approach not only provides a sound framework for the conservation of iron structures, it has a much wider potential application as a benchmark for developing approaches to the conservation of modern component-based buildings.Robert Chambers, director of Chambers Conservation, ChesterContext 157: November 2018Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. History 2. Materials 3. Decay Mechanisms and Hazards 4. Survey and Research 5. Managing an Architectural Ironwork Project 6. Intervention 7. Replication of Architectural Ironwork 8. Characteristics and Common Issues Bibliography. Other Sources. Glossary. Index
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Lime and Lime Mortars
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1927 by the Building Research Station, this volume provides a classification of lime and a complete review of its various uses in building construction and repair. This facsimile edition should be of interest and of practical value since the methods, terminology and practices detailed by Cowper are still valid today. A brief historical introduction to the subject is followed by a section on the process of lime burning which emphasizes the differences in behaviour of the various classes of limes. The results of research and tests to determine the most reliable and lasting limewashes and lime-based cold water paints are also detailed. In addition, the book provides useful information on the common problems occurring with lime plasters and how these can be solved. The classifications based and suggested applications in the book offer guidelines for the conservation practitioner.Trade Review- warmly recommended as it is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago. Journal of Architectural Conservation Interesting, informative, knowledgeable - If you are in or into conservation it looks like essential reading. Masonry International This new facsimile edition will be of substantial interest and practical value since the methods, terminology and practices detailed by Cowper are still valid today... The suggested specifications in this book offer helpful guidance for the conservation practitioner. Listed HeritageTable of ContentsHistorical The Process of Lime Burning Classification The Uses of Lime in Building Limewashes Lime Plaster Pozzolanas Mortars and Cncrete Specifications
£31.99
University of Illinois Press Chicago River Bridges
Book SynopsisChronicles more than 175 bridges spanning 55 locations along the Main Channel, South Branch, and North Branch of the Chicago River.Trade ReviewEugene S. Ferguson Prize, Society for the History of Technology, 2015. Honorable Mention as a Finalist for the Traditional Nonfiction Category, Chicago Writers Association, 2014. "After reading Patrick McBriarty's impressive and thoroughly researched Chicago River Bridges, no one could ever again overlook or take for granted Chicago's bridges. Thanks to this comprehensive book--filled with a treasure trove of stunning photographs, drawings, and maps--we now know that designing, funding, building, operating, maintaining, moving, and rebuilding Chicago's bridges was vital to the development of the Windy City. To 'stacker of wheat' and 'player with railroads,' we must now add 'designer and builder of bridges.'"--Greg Borzo, author of The Chicago "L" and Chicago Cable Cars"This meticulously researched compendium of the city's bridges over the Chicago River. . . . will please both scholars and amateur enthusiasts. Recommended."--Choice“Richly detailed and easy to navigate, Chicago River Bridges is a must for bridge enthusiasts and those with a strong interest in the city's history.”--Civil Engineering"During the same years that architects invented the metal-framed skeleton skyscraper, engineers were working on a related problem: the design of the modern iron drawbridge. Patrick T. McBriarty's Chicago River Bridges gives these innovators their due recognition. Bridge enthusiasts and those who love the city will be fascinated by his careful attention to their design and history."--Journal of Illinois History
£33.25
John Wiley & Sons Inc Architectural Conservation in Europe and the
Book SynopsisFrom such well-known and long-vexed sites as the Athenian Acropolis to more contemporary locales like the Space Age Modernist capital city of Brasilia, the conflicting and not always neatly resolvable forces that bear upon preservation are addressed as clearly and thoughtfully as the general reader could hope for.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Being Modern: The Currency of Conservation (Frank Matero). Acknowledgements. Part I. Europe. Introduction. Section 1. Western Europe. Chapter 1: Italy. Chapter 2: France. Chapter 3: United Kingdom. Chapter 4: Ireland. Chapter 5: Spain and Portugal. Chapter 6: Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Chapter 7: Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Section 2. Northern Europe. Chapter 8: Sweden. Chapter 9: Finland. Chapter 10: Norway. Chapter 11: Denmark, Iceland and Greenland. Chapter 12: The Baltic States. Section 3. Central Europe. Chapter 13: Germany. Chapter 14: Austria. Chapter 15: Hungary. Chapter 16: Czech Republic and Solvakia. Chapter 17: Poland. Section 4. Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Chapter 18: Russia. Chapter 19: Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. Chapter 20: The Caucasus. Section 5. Southeastern Europe. Chapter 21: Greece. Chapter 22: Turkey. Chapter 23: Cyprus and Malta. Chapter 24: The Former Yugoslavia. Chapter 25: Albania. Chapter 26: Bulgaria. Chapter 27: Romania. Part II. The Americas. Introduction. Section 6. North America. Chapter 28: The United States. Chapter 29: Canada. Section 7. Mexico, The Caribbean and Central America. Chapter 30: Mexico. Chapter 31: The Caribbean. Chapter 32: Central America. Section 8. South America. Chapter 33: The Non-Iberian Coast. Chapter 34: Brazil. Chapter 35: The Andean Countries. Chapter 36: The Southern Cone. Looking Ahead. Further Reading on Architectural Conservation by Region. Photo Credits. Index.
£104.45
Schiffer Publishing Ltd American Theaters
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd GINGERBREAD GEMS Victorian Architecture of Oak
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cottages of Oak Bluffs 20 Postcards
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Historic Doorways of San Antonio Texas
Book SynopsisDoorways, particularly front entrances, are among a building''s most significant architectural features. Their powerful visual impact provides a sense of structural design style. The unique and well-preserved historic architecture of San Antonio, Texas, reveals much about the area''s history and cultural heritage. Over 180 photographs give a sense of the Coahiltecan Indians at Catholic frontier missions, the spirit of the Alamo, and the rush of progress that arrived with the railroad. You wish you could grab a knob and walk into the past, when life moved at a slower pace, writes Judge Nelson W. Wolff in his foreword to this book. The broad range of entrance styles also represents many prominent architects who contributed to the city''s development. This inventory of beautiful and eclectic doorways will inspire and inform architects, preservationists, photographers, and everyone considering remodeling the front exterior of their home.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lighthouses Maine to Florida
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lilian J Rice Architect of Rancho Santa Fe
Book SynopsisLilian J. Rice was given the opportunity of a lifetime in 1922, when her employer-architect, Richard Requa-passed over to her his commission to design and develop Rancho Santa Fe, the master planned, high class community in Southern California. Rice went on to design and build homes for some of the nation's most celebrated achievers, entertainers, and movie stars at Rancho Santa Fe, now renowned as one of the wealthiest zipcodes in the USA. Using classic Mediterranean style, Rice's work has not only become interwoven with the historic fabric of Southern California's built environment, but also represents eco-conscious design that is relevant today. This beautiful volume of 394 illustrations presents an accurate and comprehensive retelling of the life and works of this master architect. Floor plans, architectural renderings, and stunning photographs make this is a must have for any architectural library, architect, designer, and anyone interested in women's history.
£41.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd California Theme Parks
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wildwoods Neon Nights Motel Memories
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tobacco Sheds
Book SynopsisIn recent years, over one thousand tobacco sheds have disappeared from the Tobacco Valley. This important book systematically catalogues tobacco sheds from Putney, Vermont, to Portland, Connecticut, a span of just over one hundred miles. The photographs capture the beauty of these unique farm buildings and serve as a valuable record for these endangered barns. The text offers the agricultural history of each town, helping to connect sheds to their own unique region of New England. In addition, the book reinforces the need for preserving one of New England's most unusual farm structures. Many sheds in the Connecticut River Valley are still used to dry tobacco leaves that will wrap some of the world's most expensive cigars, but, sadly, some are being left to slowly deteriorate over time or are being torn down to make way for development. This book will be treasured by cigar smokers and architectural historians and preservationists alike.
£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Moving Sam Maloof
Book SynopsisWorld-class woodworker Sam Maloof (1916-2009), the first craftsperson to receive a MacArthur Foundation grant, inhabited his family compound in Alta Loma, California, for 45 years until the State of California decided that a new highway was needed, and that the Maloof homestead was in the way. The result was the move, between 1998 and 2001, of the historic residence, two woodworking studios, guesthouse, and twenty trees to a new site three miles away. As it explores the human side of historic preservation, the book explains how Sam, a beleaguered but plucky elderly California Living Treasure and master woodworker, survives his historic property's relocation by the government. Construction manager and architect Ann Kovara relates this true story of how progress and tradition, public needs and private lives, managed to reach an accord.
£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique New England Homes Barns
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£33.29
OHIO ST UNIV PR The Fertile Earth and the Ordered Cosmos
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£21.21
Bauhan (William L.),U.S. Dwelling in Possibility Searching for the Soul of
Book SynopsisA search for the ordinary qualities that make some houses a home, and some public places welcoming.
£15.00
SSP Publications Witnesses to a New Nation
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£22.46
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Tampa Bay Hotel Images of America
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Asbury Park A Century of Change Images of America
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Exeter
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Lincoln
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Lake Arrowhead Architecture
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£20.39
Arcadia Publishing Essex County Overbrook Hospital
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£21.24
History Press Independence Bells of Philadelphia
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£20.39
History Press Montpelier Transformed
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£20.39
University of Minnesota Press Future Anterior 19.2
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£21.50
Jetty House Preserving Old Barns: Preventing the Loss of a
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£22.75
Bohlau Verlag Denkmalschutz - Architekturforschung - Baukultur:
Book SynopsisFor Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, monument protection is associated with challenges, but also opportunities. The volume sums up the history of monument protection, reflects on issues of building culture and provides examples of how 20th century architecture can be interpreted. The Sovietization of the Baltic region, which began in 1940, resulted in a multifaceted approach to monument protection issues, as these opened up certain scope for national self-expression even under Soviet rule. Since statehood was regained in 1991, there has also been the question of adequate protection for architectural monuments from the period of independence from 1918 or the Soviet era. At the same time, historically determined forms of building culture became visible, which appear specifically Baltic. The articles in this volume enable observations and comparisons to be made.
£61.08
Austrian Academy of Sciences Press Das Riesentor: Archaologie - Bau- Und
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£122.00
Thorbecke Der Freiburger Munsterturm: Handwerk, Hightech,
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£59.86
NIAS Press UNESCO in Southeast Asia: World Heritage Sites in
Book SynopsisSoutheast Asia's 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites make a significant contribution to their respective country's national prestige and identity, international profile and tourism development plans. Yet, although much is known about some individual sites like Angkor and Borobudur, we know very little about all sites in comparative terms. This wide-ranging study explores how both cultural and natural sites are being managed, how they are coping with the conflicting pressures from the global, national and local levels, and points to best practices for their future conservation and development. Some 20 sites across seven countries in the region are examined and placed in a historical, political, economic, environmental and cultural context. The contributors also focus on the tensions that exist between the often competing interests, understandings and agendas of the various stakeholders involved in these globally important sites. Although the importance of World Heritage Sites carries their significance and influence beyond their borders in that they are part of national and international flows of people, capital, ideas, images and values, they are also defined, bounded and localized spaces within which there are encounters, exchanges and conflicts. The first volume to address issues raised by world heritage in Southeast Asia, it will be a key resource for academic researchers and for policy- and decision-makers in this field of studies. This volume on world heritage and tourism completes a trilogy of publications by Professor King on tourism-related issues. The two earlier volumes - Tourism in Southeast Asia: Challenges and New Directions (2009) and Heritage Tourism in Southeast Asia (2010) - were jointly published by NIAS Press and the University of Hawai'i Press.
£33.78
L'Erma Di Bretschneider La Villa Di Livia: Un Percorso Di Ricerca Di
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£187.15
L'Erma Di Bretschneider Architecture and Archaeology in Via Dei Villini
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£205.20
