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| Genre/Form: | Electronic books |
|---|---|
| Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Feilden, Bernard. Conservation of Historic Buildings. Jordan Hill : Taylor and Francis, ©2007 |
| Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Bernard Feilden |
| ISBN: | 9780080502915 0080502911 |
| OCLC Number: | 1048461633 |
| Description: | 1 online resource (403 pages) |
| Contents: | Cover -- Conservation of Historic Buildings -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface to third edition -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1. Introduction to architectural conservation -- Part I: Structural Aspects of Historic Buildings -- Chapter 2. Structural actions of historic buildings -- Chapter 3. Structural elements I: Beams, arches, vaults and domes -- Chapter 4. Structural elements II: Trusses and frames -- Chapter 5. Structural elements III: Walls, piers and columns -- Chapter 6. Structural elements IV: Foundations -- Part II: Causes of Decay in Materials and Structure -- Chapter 7. Climatic causes of decay -- Chapter 8. Historic buildings in seismic zones -- Chapter 9. Botanical, biological and microbiological causes of decay -- Chapter 10. Insects and other pests as causes of decay -- Chapter 11. Man-made causes of decay -- Chapter 12. Internal environment of historic buildings -- Part III: The Work of the Conservation Architect -- Chapter 13. Multi-disciplinary collaboration projects in the UK -- Chapter 14. Inspections and reports -- Chapter 15. Research, analysis and recording -- Chapter 16. Preventive maintenance of historic buildings -- Chapter 17. Fire -- Chapter 18. Presentation of historic buildings -- Chapter 19. Cost control of conservation projects -- Chapter 20. Rehabilitation of historic buildings -- Chapter 21. Special techniques of repair and structural consolidation -- Chapter 22. Conservation of modern buildings -- Appendix I. Historic buildings as structures -- Appendix II. Security in historic buildings -- Appendix III. Non-destructive survey techniques -- Appendix IV. Manifesto for the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings -- Appendix V. ICOMOS Charters -- Bibliography -- Index to buildings, persons and places -- Subject index. |
Abstract:
Since its publication in 1982 Sir Bernard Feilden's Conservation of Historic Buildings has become the standard text for architects and others involved in the conservation of historic structures. Leading practitioners around the world have praised the book as being the most significant single volume on the subject to be published. This third edition revises and updates a classic book, including completely new 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. This edition is organized into three complementary parts: in the first the structure of buildings is dealt with in detail; the second focuses attention on the causes of decay and the materials they affect; and the third considers the practical role of the architect involved in conservation and rehabilitation. As well as being essential reading for architects and others concerned with conservation, many lay people with various kinds of responsibility for historic buildings will find this clearly written, jargon-free work a fruitful source of guidance and information.
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