Conservation of buildings & building materials books

History reveals how civilisations can be decimated by changes in climate. More recently modern methods of warfare...  Read More >>

At the pinnacle of French power in India, Pondicherry sparked the imagination of those back home. Pondicherry was...  Read More >>

Southeast Asia’s 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites make a significant contribution to their respective country’s national...  Read More >>

Cairo's vividly diverse neighbourhoods and building styles reveal its cosmopolitan energy and reflect the myriad...  Read More >>

Presents the story of an exceptional architect and of more than 100 design projects, some of which seemed outlandish...  Read More >>

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Landmarks Law, this book celebrates the great interiors of New York in a stunning...  Read More >>

This book describes the architectural restoration of the monumental Ghurid portal of the Friday Mosque of Herat,...  Read More >>

Examine the beautiful rustic architecture of Wyoming  Read More >>

Provides practical guidance and advice on how to investigate sites where pottery production has taken place. It...  Read More >>

Reveals the know-how of Western and Eastern cultures about the creative use of this distinctive material.  Read More >>

Using official archives, kibbutz publications, and visits to the former village sites, Noga Kadman has reconstructed...  Read More >>

Using official archives, kibbutz publications, and visits to the former village sites, Noga Kadman has reconstructed...  Read More >>

The main benefit of the book is that it explores available methodologies for both conducting in-situ measurements...  Read More >>

Examines over 250 properties in Nashville, including well-known buildings such as the Ryman Auditorium, the Hermitage...  Read More >>

Offers a richly illustrated tour of the Black Belt, the fertile arc that represents the cultural efflorescence of...  Read More >>

Contains practical examples of specifications for building conservation.  Read More >>

Surveys the fundamental principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides the...  Read More >>

How can contemporary artists unravel the stories embedded in a historic site? Artist Rebecca Keller started making...  Read More >>

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more...  Read More >>

The Action Agenda for Historic Preservation in Legacy Cities asserts that new preservation strategies are needed...  Read More >>

A revised and updated third edition of Metric Survey Specifications for Cultural Heritage – the standard specification...  Read More >>

"""The Building Arts Group ... a partnership created to document, through in-depth interviews and photography, some...  Read More >>

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This richly illustrated book tracks the evolution of Fredericksburg architecture and guides readers through the...  Read More >>

Copyright 2013 by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department --ECIP t.p. verso.  Read More >>