Conservation of buildings & building materials books

Provides a methodology for planning the rehabilitation of existing office buildings, and addresses design and technical...  Read More >>

Over 70 papers were presented at the International Conference on Metals Conservation on a full range of topics including:...  Read More >>

Wallerstein leaves no stone unturned as he works his way through the personalities, events, and ideas comprising...  Read More >>

Describes historic brick and terracotta, sets out the causes of failure and decay, analyses available materials...  Read More >>

The program looks at the essential emergency work that stabilized the structure, unpleasant and pleasant surprises,...  Read More >>

This is based on archival research of original documents and the study of key restoration examples in countries...  Read More >>

The PS building is an experiment and and ambitious attempt to Eric Owen Moss to redefine what a city is. A challenging...  Read More >>

Despite the widespread use of brick construction throughout the world, there has been no investigation into its...  Read More >>

The federal government has invested in facilities worldwide to support the provision of government services. This...  Read More >>

This collection of essays serves as an introduction to modern architectural heritage and the specific problems related...  Read More >>

This volume contains six papers covering research work on cast iron, underside lead corrosion, and lighting protection,...  Read More >>

One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines...  Read More >>

This work traces the history of some of the great floors of Europe from the fourth century BC and outlines the developments...  Read More >>

This is a paperback version of a collection of period building details, featuring highlights from the first four...  Read More >>

One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines...  Read More >>

One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines...  Read More >>

A handsomely illustrated tribute to the Library of Congress building, published to coincide with its one hundredth...  Read More >>

Published in 1932, the first edition of Architectural Graphic Standards revolutionized the practice of architecture....  Read More >>

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This book will give anyone with an interest in the conservation of artworks a basic understanding of the technique...  Read More >>

First published in 1927, this volume provides a classification of lime and a review of its various uses in building...  Read More >>

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The Technology of Building Defects has been developed to provide a unique stand alone review of the subject. Defects...  Read More >>

This book summarizes the five major legislative approaches for the conservation and revitalization of buildings...  Read More >>

This book traces the policy history of urban conservation and its relationship to the town planning process, and...  Read More >>