Description
Book Synopsis* gives key information in each area with where to go for more detailed guidance * strong focus on engineering and craft solutions * offers a comprehensive overview of a multi-disciplinary area to encourage disparate groups of professionals to work more closely * full colour throughout .
Table of ContentsPreface vi
Contributors viii
1 The past in the future Michael Forsyth 1
2 Architectural history and conservation Martin Cherry 9
3 Conservation and authenticity Martin Robertson 26
4 Regeneration and the historic environment Duncan McCallum 35
5 Problems and opportunities in rural conservation Jeremy Lake 46
6 Sustainable reuse of historic industrial sites Keith Falconer 74
7 Realms of memory: changing perceptions of the country house Giles Waterfield 88
8 Conserving buildings of the Modern Movement John Winter 96
9 Conservation and historic designed landscapes Jonathan Lovie 107
10 International standards and charters Philip Whitbourn 123
11 Conservation legislation in the United Kingdom: a brief history Colin Johns 131
12 Conservation legislation in the United Kingdom: looking ahead Colin Johns 140
13 The role of the archaeologist Peter Davenport 145
14 Preparing the conservation plan James Maitland Gardner 156
15 Costing and contracts for historic buildings Adrian Stenning and Geoff Evans 175
16 Maintenance in conservation Nigel Dann and Timothy Cantell 185
17 Building preservation trusts Colin Johns 199
18 Valuing our heritage David H. Tomback 204
Index 211
