Conservation of Historic Buildings

ISBN-13: 9780750658638 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 404 str.

Fielden

Opis

Since its publication in 1982, Sir Bernard Feilden's Conservation of Historic Buildings has become a standard text for architects and others involved in the conservation of historic structures. This third edition revises and updates the book, including added sections on conservation of Modern Movement buildings and non-destructive investigation. The result of the lifetime's experience of one of the world's leading architectural conservators, the book comprehensively surveys the fundamental principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides the basic information needed by architects, engineers and surveyors for the solution of problems of architectural conservation in almost every climatic region of the world.

Recenzje

Reviews of previous editions:

'There must be many well thumbed copies of the first edition of this highly regarded book on the shelves of older members of EASA because upon its first publication in 1982 it quickly established itself as a standard work of reference and information. It keeps its rightful place as a most readable and stimulating book and anyone who aspires to a professional standard of excellence in the field can hardly do without owning a copy.' - EASA Newsletter

'Bernard Feilden is a monument to conservation.'
John Fidler - The Architect's Journal

'Is it a book to buy? Definitely. It is an icon and a classic of its kind; but more importantly, it is a true working book. Students will use it to garner the essential knowledge they need, the experienced professional will use it as an aide memoire.' - ASCHB Newsletter

Spis treści

Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction to architectural conservation; Structural actions of historic buildings; Structural elements I - beams, arches, vaults and domes; Structural elements II - trusses and frames; Structural elements III - walls, piers and columns; Structural elements IV - foundations; Climatic causes of decay; Historic buildings in seismic zones; Botanical, biological and microbiological causes of decay; Insects and other pests as causes of decay; Man-made causes of decay; Internal environment of historic buildings; Multidisciplinary collaboration; Inspections and reports; Research, analysis and recording; Preventive maintenance of historic buildings; Fire; Presentation of historic buildings; Cost control of conservation projects; Rehabilitation of historic buildings; Special techniques of repair and structural consolidation; Introduction to conservation of modern buildings; Appendix I 'Historic buildings as structures', by RJ Mainstone; Appendix II Security in historic buildings; Appendix III Non-destructive investigation; Bibliography; Appendix IV ICOMOS Charters; Index

O autorze

Sir  Bernard Feilden