| Historic Preservation for Designers Contributor(s): Dedek, Peter B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609015096 ISBN-13: 9781609015091 Publisher: Fairchild Books OUR PRICE: $44.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Adaptive Reuse & Renovation - Architecture | Sustainability & Green Design - Social Science |
| Dewey: 363.69 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 7.4" W x 9.2" (1.80 lbs) 432 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Historic Preservation for Designers offers a comprehensive overview of historic preservation with a focus on historic interiors, historic building materials, and the adaptive reuse of interiors. This text includes a brief history of preservation in the United States, criteria to determine whether a building is historic, a discussion of preservation law, and how to document historic buildings with a focus on design and understanding functional and aesthetic requirements. The text explores issues including building restoration and rehabilitation standards, adaptive reuse principles, and codes and accessibility requirements. Designers will discover timely information on inspecting historic buildings to determine their age and condition as well as the growing relationship between historic preservation, green design, and the environment. |