Historic preservation handbook

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    • Irwin, J. Kirk

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Historic preservation handbook

J. Kirk Irwin

(McGraw-Hill handbooks, Architecture)

McGraw-Hill, c2003

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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This is a practical guide to understanding historic architecture and its preservation. It shows analyzing and evaluating historic buildings in order to better renovate existing ones and create outstanding new ones. It is heavily illustrated with plans, diagrams, and photos.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction PART ONE: BUILDING FORM Chapter 1: The Formal Archetypes Chapter 2: Size, Mass, Proportion, and Scale Chapter 3: Fenestration Chapter 4: Base, Middle, and Top Chapter 5: Legend and Ornament Chapter 6: Spaces Between Buildings Chapter 7: Districts Chapter 8: Compatibility Chapter 9: References PART TWO: CRAFT Chapter 10: Building Components and Materials Chapter 11: ADA Chapter 12: Building Elements Chapter 13: Mechanical Equipment Chapter 14: Foundation Systems Chapter 15: Wall Systems Chapter 16: Floor Systems Chapter 17: Roof Systems Chapter 18: Posts Chapter 19: Additions Chapter 20: Public Spaces Chapter 21: References PART THREE: MEANING AND POLICY Chapter 22: Interpretation Chapter 23: Policy Chapter 24: References Appendix A: The Athens Charter Appendix B: International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites Appendix C: Appleton Charter for the Protection and Enhancement of the Built Environment Appendix D: Charter for the Preservation of Quebec's Heritage Appendix E: Congress on the European Architectural Heritage, 21-24 October, 1975 Appendix F: European Charter of the Architectural Heritage Appendix G: Historic Gardens Appendix H: Conservation of Historic Towns Appendix I: Charter for New Urbanism Appendix J: Charleston Zoning Ordinance Part 6 Appendix K: Protection of Historic Properties, 36 cfr part 800 Appendix L: Worksheets Index The Geometry of Old Buildings The Craft of Buildings and Districts Keeping the History in Historic Preservation Community Glossary of Terms The Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Bibliographic References Current Historic Preservation

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