Historic Preservation

Throughout the country, historic preservation has become a veritable industry. In New York City alone, the preservation movement has acquired a great deal of power, saving numerous edifices from the wrecking ball. New York is not alone, across the country, grassroots movements to preserve various as... More

"Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation" describes the characteristics and process of decay of traditional materials which inform the selection of appropriate repair techniques.It provides essential information on the properties of the principal traditional external building materials... More

In 1986 a new Barcelona Pavilion was completed on the site of the original 1929 German Pavilion in Barcelona. That same year marked the 150th anniversary of photography and the centenary of Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969). Since then, much has been written about all three, jointly and singly. Whilst t... More

This book examines management of the built cultural heritage through the use of the concept of cultural significance. It considers how and why cultural significance is assessed and how it can be used as an effective focus and driver for management strategies and processes.Effective management of the... More

"Structures & Construction in Historic Building Conservation" traces the history of structures in various materials and contains guidance on the survey, assessment and diagnosis of structures and the integration of building code requirements within the historic fabric. It discusses conservation engi... More

In order to design out a potential building defect, it is necessary to grasp the clear distinction between a defect and the damage that may result. This book defines and discusses key species of damage, according to building element sections. Drawing together a diverse spread of references and givin... More

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The papered and bordered wall was an important feature of American interiors during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Paper hangings, both imported and of domestic manufacture, were more widely used than many of our restored buildings might lead us to believe. In the late 17th and early 18th... More

"An enlightening comparison between the preservation movements of Great Britain and the United States . . . timely, provocative, and first-rate." --Suzanne Vromen, Bard College "A masterful contribution to social history, popular culture, collective memory, and the field of historical preservation i... More

America's third largest city is a veritable textbook of architectural styles. Long known as the birthplace of the skyscraper and modern architecture, Chicago's buildings rise brilliantly and brazenly from the plains to declare their importance to the world. The city's renown for twentieth century ar... More

A practical guide that provides essential guidance and recommendations for bridge conservation, repair and maintenance strategies. Highway, foot, railway, river and canal bridges built before 1966 in a variety of construction materials are covered. A new approach to the best practice of conservation... More

This is a further volume in a series of companions to major philosophers. Each volume contains specially commissioned essays by an international team of scholars together with a substantial bibliography and will serve as a reference work for students and nonspecialists.David Hume is, arguably, the m... More