ilość książek w kategorii: 208
Cleaning Historic Buildings V. 1 & 2
ISBN: 9781873394120 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This two-volume set addresses questions concerning the cleaning of historic buildings: what happens to the fabric of a historic building if it is not cleaned; what is soiling, and how does it affect the building; what cleaning materials should be used?
This two-volume set addresses questions concerning the cleaning of historic buildings: what happens to the fabric of a historic building if it is not ...
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441,67 zł |
Heritage: Conservation, Interpretation and Enterprise
ISBN: 9781873394137 / Angielski / Twarda / 378 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume deals with policy, methods and techniques for the stewardship of our land and our cultural assets. The focus is on interpretation and presentation of heritage themes, and the papers should be of interest to those concerned with school and university curricula, those working in museums and galleries, and those in charge of parks and tourist enterprises.
This volume deals with policy, methods and techniques for the stewardship of our land and our cultural assets. The focus is on interpretation and pres...
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182,73 zł |
Practical Stone Masonry
ISBN: 9781873394144 / Angielski / Twarda / 290 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A manual of masonry, based largely on practical experience, concentrating on the methods of hand-working, setting-out and fixing, which would be of use to masons, architects and conservators engaged in the careful repair and restoration of historical buildings.
A manual of masonry, based largely on practical experience, concentrating on the methods of hand-working, setting-out and fixing, which would be of us...
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685,43 zł |
Cultural Tourism: Papers Presented at the Robert Gordon University Heritage Convention, 1994
ISBN: 9781873394151 / Angielski / Twarda / 442 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. How important are our cultural assets to tourism? This book explores policy issues in the use of additional assets in tourism, an important area of economic activity. It should be of interest to all those who are concerned with the arts and tourism in the private sector, in central and local government, museums, the voluntary sector and universities. The emphasis is on the multi-faceted and dynamic nature of culture, the mutual dependency of conservation and enterprise, and the need to pursue an integrated approach to policy making. How important are our cultural assets to tourism? This book explores policy issues in the use of additional assets in tourism, an important area of... |
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329,97 zł |
Conservation of Timber Buildings
ISBN: 9781873394175 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examines various types of structure generally associated with the timber-frame tradition. Repair techniques, procedures of investigation, the preliminary survey and the structural survey are discussed, and followed up by detailed case studies.
Examines various types of structure generally associated with the timber-frame tradition. Repair techniques, procedures of investigation, the prelimin...
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685,43 zł |
Access to the Historic Environment: Meeting the Needs of Disabled People
ISBN: 9781873394182 / Angielski / Twarda / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Access for disabled people in historic settings is more than just a temporary ramp over the front steps for a wheelchair user. It is a commitment to create integrated use and enjoyment of historic monuments for everyone, including people with mobility or sensory impairments, older people, parents with small children, or those temporarily disabled as a result of illness or injury. This book examines flexible and pragmatic solutions to improve circulation in buildings by overcoming level changes, addition of handrails and other facilities which achieve the basic goal of dignified access, and... Access for disabled people in historic settings is more than just a temporary ramp over the front steps for a wheelchair user. It is a commitment t... |
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685,43 zł |
Sharing the Earth
ISBN: 9781873394199 / Angielski / Twarda / 440 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Our heritage is rooted in local cultures and environments. However, does modern communication and its international bias now threaten regional integrity? How do we combine global awareness with practical local action, and can heritage be exported from one place to another like Euro Disney? Also, how will future cultural and environmental policies be influenced by the principle of subsidiarity and Article 128 of the Maastricht Treaty? These are some of the questions and issues to be discussed by contributors from the Heritage Convention, and to be included in this collection of papers.... Our heritage is rooted in local cultures and environments. However, does modern communication and its international bias now threaten regional inte... |
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441,67 zł |
Processes of Urban Stone Decay
ISBN: 9781873394205 / Angielski / Twarda / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This study examines the various processes and the methods of determining urban stone decay. The contributions include coverage of: spatial variability of dissolution on a limestone surface; ageing of consolidated stone; and techniques for making contemporary copies of stone antiquities. This study examines the various processes and the methods of determining urban stone decay. The contributions include coverage of: spatial variabil... |
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329,97 zł |
In Search of Heritage as Pilgrim or Tourist?
ISBN: 9781873394243 / Angielski / Twarda / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A collection of papers presented at the Robert Gordon University Heritage Convention 1998, on the subject of heritage. Topics covered include: Jamaica's musical heritage; the Aberdeen Maritime Museum; the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela; and the spirit and identity of Cracow. A collection of papers presented at the Robert Gordon University Heritage Convention 1998, on the subject of heritage. Topics covered include: Jama... |
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329,97 zł |
Encyclopaedia of Architectural Terms
ISBN: 9781873394250 / Angielski / Miękka / 364 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The study of architecture requires not only an understanding of the history of buildings, but also knowledge of the correct terminology that is used to describe them. The "Encyclopaedia of Architectural Terms" provides a comprehensive, practical guide to the terminology used in the various aspects of architecture and building. It contains over 3500 terms offering definitions of styles, the components of buildings, materials, the various parts of orders and architectural details. The study of architecture requires not only an understanding of the history of buildings, but also knowledge of the correct terminology that is use... |
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192,89 zł |
Mortars and Cements: Facsimile
ISBN: 9781873394267 / Angielski / Twarda / 348 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume looks at research and analysis into the durability and effectiveness of both artificial and natural mortars and cements.
This volume looks at research and analysis into the durability and effectiveness of both artificial and natural mortars and cements.
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685,43 zł |
Observations on Limes
ISBN: 9781873394274 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume represents a small part of the book Sir Charles Pasley wrote in 1838 which detailed his own experiments in the development of artificial cement for military uses. Whilst much of the first part of Pasley's work is of limited use to those involved with the care of historic buildings today, the section that Donhead has chosen to reprint provides a fascinating insight into the developments using lime during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Michael Wingate's excellent introduction to this edition offers a helpful present day perspective of the work undertaken on lime... This volume represents a small part of the book Sir Charles Pasley wrote in 1838 which detailed his own experiments in the development of artificia... |
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507,68 zł |
History and Heritage: Illustrated Edition
ISBN: 9781873394281 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This publication examines the impact of today's consumer-oriented society on Britain's architectural heritage and history.
This publication examines the impact of today's consumer-oriented society on Britain's architectural heritage and history.
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685,43 zł |
Lime and Lime Mortars
ISBN: 9781873394298 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 1927 by the Building Research Station, this volume provides a classification of lime and a complete review of its various uses in building construction and repair. This facsimile edition should be of interest and of practical value since the methods, terminology and practices detailed by Cowper are still valid today. A brief historical introduction to the subject is followed by a section on the process of lime burning which emphasizes the differences in behaviour of the various classes of limes. The results of research and tests to determine the most reliable and lasting... First published in 1927 by the Building Research Station, this volume provides a classification of lime and a complete review of its various uses i... |
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167,50 zł |
Architecture, 1900
ISBN: 9781873394328 / Angielski / Twarda / 380 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The period around 1900 was a defining point in the history of architecture and it offers a fascinating insight into the whole development of the modern architectural movement. The intellectual debate was intense with a desire to produce innovative architecture which honoured the past and local traditions whilst using a combination of traditional and new materials. This international collection of papers examines the buildings and architects of this period and presents many fine examples of both domestic and public architecture, reflecting the diversity of ideas and influences of the time.... The period around 1900 was a defining point in the history of architecture and it offers a fascinating insight into the whole development of the mo... |
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340,13 zł |
Creative Reuse of Buildings: Two Volume Set
ISBN: 9781873394335 / Angielski / Twarda / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Creative re-use is more than conversion or rehabilitation of a property for new, or continued, use. The two volumes of this book offer numerous illustrated examples of the innovative work by a range of architects in addition to key projects from Derek Latham's own practice. Volume 1 focuses on the challenge of identifying a suitable building, understanding its essential qualities, and selecting an option appropriate for both its setting and the people who will use it. It discusses the choice between design intervention, repair and replication, and when to use new techniques or traditional... Creative re-use is more than conversion or rehabilitation of a property for new, or continued, use. The two volumes of this book offer numerous ill... |
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685,43 zł |
Conservation of Historic Brick Structures
ISBN: 9781873394342 / Angielski / Twarda / 520 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Despite the widespread use of brick construction throughout the world, there has been no major investigation into its deterioration and durability. This book provides the results of a major international study led by West Germany which examines the causes of decay in addition to the treatment and methods of conserving brickwork and historic mortars. The deterioration mechanisms discussed cover bio deterioration, salt damage and the effects of air pollutants and moisture on masonry. Considerable attention is also devoted to historic mortars and renders, their analysis, behaviour under the... Despite the widespread use of brick construction throughout the world, there has been no major investigation into its deterioration and durability.... |
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685,43 zł |
Creative Reuse of Buildings: Volume One
ISBN: 9781873394366 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Addresses the advantages and practicalities involved in the issue of the creative re-use of existing buildings.
Addresses the advantages and practicalities involved in the issue of the creative re-use of existing buildings.
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685,43 zł |
Creative Reuse of Buildings: Volume Two
ISBN: 9781873394373 / Angielski / Twarda / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Addresses the advantages and practicalities involved in the issue of the creative re-use of existing buildings.
Addresses the advantages and practicalities involved in the issue of the creative re-use of existing buildings.
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533,12 zł |
Building in Cob, Pise and Stabilized Earth
ISBN: 9781873394397 / Angielski / Twarda / 218 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This study, first published in 1919 then substantially revised in 1947, was based on experiments undertaken by the author into the use of pise de terre and other earth-based materials. It was written at a time when traditional building resources such as brick and timber were in short supply, and there was a need to consider the potential for using alternative materials in construction. Whilst earth building has not developed significantly in the UK, the sustainable architecture movement has helped to stimulate an interest in constructing new earthen buildings. This, coupled with an... This study, first published in 1919 then substantially revised in 1947, was based on experiments undertaken by the author into the use of pise de t... |
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243,66 zł |