Architectural Conservation Principles and Practice [Paperback]

This book provides an introductory text for students in built environment disciplines, as well as those who manage or own historic properties, and those embarking upon architectural conservation professionally. It is designed to give an understanding of the main principles, materials and problems in the field of conservation and it features a number of case studies.Preface.

THEORY AND PRINCIPLES.

Chapter 1 Introduction.

What is architectural conservation.

Why conserve.

Architectural conservation.

Conservation as a Profession.

Professional roles in building conservation.

Craft skills.

Studies in building conservation.

Professional accreditation.

Working internationally.

Structure of the Book.

Chapter 2 International and Historic Context of Conservation.

Historic Context.

The symbolic and nostalgic connotations of historic monuments.

‘Restoration’ in the 19th century.

The search for authenticity.

Conservation in the 20th Century.

Built heritage as a symbol of national identity.

International conservation charters.

The non-European perspective.

The urban conservation movement.

UNESCO and the World Heritage Convention.

Shifting Emphases.

Conservation-led regeneration.

The industrial heritage.

The legacy of the 20th century.

Cultural landscapes.

Intangible heritage.

Integrated approaches.

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