Building Adaptation
James Douglas
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Description for Building Adaptation
Paperback. Intended as a primer on the physical changes that can affect older properties, this book demonstrates the general principles, techniques, and processes needed when existing buildings must undergo alteration, conversion, extension, improvement, or refurbishment. It includes numerous illustrations and examples that focus on different building types. Num Pages: 678 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 189 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1298.
As existing buildings age, nearly half of all construction activity in Britain is related to maintenance, refurbishment and conversions. Building adaptation is an activity that continues to make a significant contribution to the workload of the construction industry. Given its importance to sustainable construction, the proportion of adaptation works in relation to new build is likely to remain substantial for the foreseeable future, especially in the developed parts of the world.
Building Adaptation, Second Edition is intended as a primer on the physical changes that can affect older properties. It demonstrates the general principles, techniques, and processes needed when ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
680
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
678
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750666671
SKU
V9780750666671
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
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