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Country Houses of Tasmaniaby Alice Bennett; Georgia Warner
Allen & Unwin 2009; US$ 54.54A glorious pictorial celebration of Tasmania's finest private residences. more...
Heritage and Tourism in "The Global Village"by Peter Fowler; Priscilla Boniface
Routledge 1993; US$ 53.95International in scope, this book examines both succesful examples of heritage management as well as some failures. It provides the principles which should underpin all heritage developments designed to attract tourism on a major scale. more...
Garden Houses and Priviesby Peter Joel Harrison
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 85.00An essential component of homes and commercial buildings before the advent of indoor plumbing, privies--also known as "garden houses"--have found new uses as storage sheds, pool houses, etc. In this pattern book of 18th- and 19th-century designs, Harrison has painstakingly documented existing historic structures and translated them into beautiful line drawings, including compelling details such as finials, doors, windows, and ventilators. more...
Modern Architecture in Historic Citiesby Sebastian Loew
Routledge 1998; US$ 164.95Modern Architecture in Historic Cities illustrates why France has been so successful in combining conservation and modernity, and points to important lessons for other countries which can be drawn from the French experience. more...
Caring for our Built Heritageby Tony Haskell
Spon Press 1993; US$ 175.00A unique and indispensable reference book for professionals in the construction industry embarking on 'heritage' work. more...
Giving Preservation a Historyby Max Page; Randall Mason
Routledge 2004; US$ 51.95In this volume, some of the best figures in the field have come together to write on preservation movements. more...
Structural Aspects of Building Conservationby Poul Beckmann; Robert Bowles
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 68.95This practical guide to the assessment and repair of historic buildings is invaluable for structural engineers, architects, surveyors and builders working in all aspects of building conservation. Taking a practical step-by-step approach, the authors discuss the appraisal of buildings and the differences in structural behaviour between new and existing structures. Each stage in the appraisal is explained, using examples from the authors' own work. Each major construction material is assessed in detail, with separate sections on masonry, concrete, timber and the particularly complex issues of iron and steel framed buildings. Techniques for testing the ability of a building to continue its existing use or to be converted to a new use are explained.... more...
Politics and Preservationby John Delafons
Routledge 1997; US$ 90.00This text traces the policy history of urban conservation and its relationship to the town planning process, both are set in their political context. more...
Modern Movement Heritageby Allen Cunningham
Taylor & Francis 1998; US$ 90.95An introduction to the subject and the specific problems related to the conservation of modern structures. Celebrating the first five years of DoCoMoMo's role and influence, this collection covers policy, planning, and construction. more...
Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restorationby Lesley Durbin
Taylor & Francis 2004; US$ 78.95Providing hands on advice for the conservator, Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration is a unique and valuable guide. Topics covered offer practical guidance on conservation and restoration techniques including the problems of manufacture, cleaning, replacement or repair and mortars. Techniques are illustrated by comprehensive case studies, against a background of the role of past architects and designers in historic schemes. * Unique guide to the conservation and restoration of architectural tiles * International case studies provide inspiration and tips for best practice * Learn from the author's 20 years experience in the field more...









