History, Performance and Conservation
Price: $44.95
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-43420-1
- Binding: Paperback (also available in Hardback)
- Published by: Taylor and Francis
- Publication Date: 1st December 2008
- Pages: 352
- Illustrations: 180 Line drawings
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About the Book
Ideal for students of architectural technology, this volume of the Technologies of Architecture series covers the technologies available and the processes necessary for the conservation of existing buildings and environments.
This book provides, in a single text, the tools for students to be able to evaluate such buildings, as well as an extensive understanding of the mechanisms which cause their deterioration and knowledge of the technologies available to correct their status. The ever higher standards set for buildings, especially in energy conservation contexts, demand that practitioners appreciate how the performance of existing structures can be enhanced, which is also covered.
Considering the work of conservation within a holistic perspective and historical context, this book is additionally invaluable for architecture and construction students.
Table of Contents
Introduction Part 1: Architectural Development/History 1. Ancient Development 2. Egyptian Architecture 3. Greek Architecture 4. Roman Architecture 5. Byzantium 6. Early British Architecture 7. Romanesque Architecture 8. Three Centred Arch and Gothic Forms 9. The Renaissance 10. Palladianism, Neo-Classicism and Georgian Architecture 11. The Industrial Revolution and Affects on Architecture 12. Contemporary Developments Part 2: Performance 1. The Historical Development of the Use of Materials 2. Use of Materials and Methods of Construction Part 3: Conservation 1. What is Conservation, What is Preservation ? 2. The Philosophy and Influences on Conservation 3. Cultural Significance, What it Means and How to Assess 4. The Aesthetic Component and How to Assess 5. Investigation, Materials and Technology 6. Social and Financial Issues 7. Implementation and Management of Conservation Projects
About the Author(s)
Barry Bridgwood is a chartered architectural technologist. He is the compiler/author, along with Professor P.F.G.Banfill, of www.understandingconservation.org and former module leader (conservation philosophy and practice) for Building Conservation (Technology and Management) at Heriot-Watt University MSc/post graduate diploma course.
Lindsay Lennie is a chartered surveyor with a post-graduate diploma and PhD in building conservation. Lindsay’s special interest is historic retail buildings and in 2006 was awarded a Research Fellowship with Historic Scotland to survey and research Scotland’s historic shops.