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Architectural Conservation
Aylin Orbasli
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Description for Architectural Conservation
Paperback. Against a backdrop of the uniformity of global architecture, the preservation of the built heritage is increasingly being recognised as an important vehicle through which communities can maintain and celebrate their individuality and their diversity. Num Pages: 240 pages, 300 illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 424.
This book provides an introductory text for students in built environment disciplines, as well as those who manage or own historic properties, and those embarking upon architectural conservation professionally. It is designed to give an understanding of the main principles, materials and problems in the field of conservation and it features a number of case studies.
This book provides an introductory text for students in built environment disciplines, as well as those who manage or own historic properties, and those embarking upon architectural conservation professionally. It is designed to give an understanding of the main principles, materials and problems in the field of conservation and it features a number of case studies.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780632040254
SKU
V9780632040254
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Aylin Orbasli
Aylin Orbasli, BArch, DPhil trained as an architect in Turkey before completing a doctorate at the University of York in England. She works as a consultant in heritage management and historic building conservation, and at Oxford Brookes University.
Reviews for Architectural Conservation
"This is a sound introductory basis for those embarking on the study of architectural conservation and can be recommended to anyone thinking of joining the profession." (Journal of Architectural Conservation, November 2008) "Outlines the importance of architectural conservation on our society." (UK Construction)