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More copies of this ISBN:Historic Preservation Technology: A Primerby Robert A Young
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This introduction to historic preservation goes well beyond the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and shows how wood, stone, masonry, and metal were used in the past and how adaptive re-use can be employed to bring modern amenities to historic structures. The book covers all aspects of the exterior and interior building fabric, including windows, roofing, doors, porches, and electrical and mechanical systems for both residential and small-scale commercial buildings. Richly illustrated with photographs showing typical elements of historic buildings, decay mechanisms, and remediation techniques, the book also contains a variety of useful case studies and features a companion Website that offers dozens of additional images and resources. Book News Annotation:This title contains information for the general reader to gain basic
knowledge and skills needed to begin planning and executing his own
restoration projects, examining construction practices and materials
used from the late sixteenth century to the 1960s. Young
(architecture and planning, U. of Utah) provides five practical
sections on process overview, building materials, building fabric,
building ornamentation and finishes, and special topics such as
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting and electrical
systems, building service systems, and sustainability. The practices,
methods, and strategies comply with the U.S. Secretary of Interior's
Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and a companion
website includes additional images and resources. This title
particularly highlights the growing principle that historic
preservation and adaptive use of buildings constitutes the highest
form of recycling.
Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"...straightforward layout and sensible approach — each chapter tackles a different building material or architectural component, moving from a historical overview to a review of common problems and recommended solutions — will make this detailed guide required reading for anyone interested in repairing and maintaining an old house." (Old-House Journal, July-August 2008) "Young…has done a really great job with the task he set out to do. His coverage of the subject is very comprehensive in nature." (ARBA, June 2008) "The book covers all aspects of the exterior and interior buliding fabric...Richly illustrated with photographs...a variety of useful case studies"( Listed Heritage Magazine, September) What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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