Restoring old buildings for contemporary uses : an American sourcebook for architects and preservationists
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Restoring old buildings for contemporary uses : an American sourcebook for architects and preservationists
Whitney Library of Design, [1989], c1986
- : pbk
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Bibliography: p. 184-199
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This practice-oriented book discusses the preservation of American buildings and includes case studies of five special preservation projects. The text will be of benefit to architects and designers, but will also appeal to homeowners involved in the restoration of old houses.
Table of Contents
- Practicing preservation
- learning the contexts
- assembling the resources
- getting approvals
- learning from example
- evaluating the structure
- knowing the materials
- restoring interiors
- integrating modern necessities.
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