Conservation of buildings & building materials books

This is the third in a series of English Heritage volumes detailing architectural conservation by using case studies....  Read More >>

The “extended enterprise” is a new emerging paradigm in the manufacturing arena. This dynamic is involving both...  Read More >>

A sequel to Bambusa Guadua , this title offers insight into the fascinating world of bamboo, a renewable natural...  Read More >>

Anchored by the historic Academy of Arts, Pariser Platz was the grand cultural center of prewar Berlin. It was devastated...  Read More >>

This book contains the lectures presented at the second Henry D. Green Symposium of the Decorative Arts, which was...  Read More >>

Between the ninth and fourteenth century, hundreds of architecturally exquisite Byzantine churches, many of them...  Read More >>

The lagoon in which the city of Venice rises is actually not much older than the city itself - it is no more than...  Read More >>

The Lookout Cookbook is a blend of recipes, history, personal stories and over 100 photographs. Seventy recipes...  Read More >>

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Heritage covenants are a complex legal instrument involving the sale or donation of a heritage interest to a not-for-profit...  Read More >>

In recent years the travel industry has promoted trips to cultural landscapes that contain great historical and...  Read More >>

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Suitable for conservators, this book presents a guide on conservation and restoration techniques of architectural...  Read More >>

The Saskatchewan cultural and historical mosaic is reflected in homes, workplaces, schools, universities and religious...  Read More >>

Buildings create an environment where people work and live, thus affecting their quality of life. This book provides...  Read More >>

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Americans are hungry for good news from their cities, and here's a heartening example from the heartland, with mouth-wateringly...  Read More >>

Die Erforschung des Baugrundes ist wichtiger Bestandteil einer Baumaßnahme. Nur eine ausreichende und regelgerechte...  Read More >>

Offers comprehensive coverage of different aspects of building construction work. This title covers brickwork, carpentry...  Read More >>

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An official U.S. government manual on the fine art of preserving and restoring historic buildings includes practical...  Read More >>

Throughout the country, historic preservation has become a veritable industry. In New York City alone, the preservation...  Read More >>

Throughout the country, historic preservation has become a veritable industry. In New York City alone, the preservation...  Read More >>

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Facade staining is a centuries-old building defect that is globally widespread. Millions of dollars are wasted annually...  Read More >>