Traditional Construction for a Sustainable Future
Author:   Carole Ryan (Formerly of Bournemouth University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415467575


Pages:   374
Publication Date:   07 January 2011
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Carole Ryan (Formerly of Bournemouth University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.703kg
ISBN:  

9780415467575


ISBN 10:   0415467578
Pages:   374
Publication Date:   07 January 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. The Natural Way of Life, the Birth of the Traditional House and its Demise 2. Traditional Building Materials, their Sustainability, and the Contrast with Modern Materials 3. Traditional Sustainable Building Construction- Ancient and Modern 4. Thermal Performance and the Breathing Wall 5. Climate, Site and Thermal Performance 6. The Role of the Building Regulations in Traditional Building Construction 7. The Pathology of Traditional Buildings

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Inclusion of a detailed study of how traditional methods related to current building regulations make this a practical and useful guide for construction professionals, as well as ammunition for the informed client - Ancient Monuments Society


"""Inclusion of a detailed study of how traditional methods related to current building regulations make this a practical and useful guide for construction professionals, as well as ammunition for the informed client"" - Ancient Monuments Society"


Author Information

Carole Ryan is Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University, UK, where she was until recently Director and Course Leader of the MSc in Building Conservation. Prior to that, she was Principal Conservation Officer and Director of Historic Environment for Shropshire County Council.

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