Building Adaptation

ISBN-13: 9780750666671 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 678 str.

James Douglas

Opis

'Building Adaptation' is a primer on the physical changes that properties can undergo during their service life. It is also a practical guide covering the general principles, techniques and processes involved in the alteration, conversion, extension, improvement and refurbishment of existing buildings.

Spis treści

Introduction; Feasibility; Principles of Building Conversion; Adaptive fuses; Lateral extensions; Vertical extensions; Structural alterations; Principles of refurbishment; Further aspects of refurbishment; Sustainable adaptation; Implementation; Appendices

O autorze

Douglas James