Conservation of Historic Timber Structures
- 1st Edition - May 15, 2000
- Latest edition
- Authors: Knut Einar Larsen, Nils Marstein
- Language: English
Knut Einar Larsen and Nils Marstein provide a comprehensive preservation strategy that may be applied in practice, taking into account different cultures and traditions. It is a… Read more
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Description
Description
Knut Einar Larsen and Nils Marstein provide a comprehensive preservation strategy that may be applied in practice, taking into account different cultures and traditions. It is a timely response to the needs of the international community for guidelines for the conservation of historic timber structures, and for others wishing to develop their knowledge of the preservation of our wooden cultural heritage. The book will also help those interested in modern building practices that are compatible with sustainable development.
Key features
Key features
· A new, universally applicable approach to preservation based on the 'Principles for the Preservation of Historic Timber Structures', adopted by the International Wood Committee of ICOMOS (The International Council on Monuments and Sites).
· An ecological and environmentally responsible guide to preservation, founded on respect for traditional crafts and building techniques.
· An ecological and environmentally responsible guide to preservation, founded on respect for traditional crafts and building techniques.
Readership
Readership
Conservation architects & engineers; builders, craftsmen & site managers; graduate & post-graduate students.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Preface; Introduction; The sustainability of traditional materials and
craftsmanship; Authenticity; Diversity; Benefits and drawbacks of modern
technology; Preservation of structures and preservation of techniques of
craftsmanship; Preservation starts in the forest; Preventive conservation,
documentation, maintenance and fire protection; The durability of wood as a
building material; Alternatives to toxic chemicals; Sustainable development:
learning from historic timber structures; Principles for the Preservation of
Historic Timber Structures; References, Index
craftsmanship; Authenticity; Diversity; Benefits and drawbacks of modern
technology; Preservation of structures and preservation of techniques of
craftsmanship; Preservation starts in the forest; Preventive conservation,
documentation, maintenance and fire protection; The durability of wood as a
building material; Alternatives to toxic chemicals; Sustainable development:
learning from historic timber structures; Principles for the Preservation of
Historic Timber Structures; References, Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 15, 2000
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
KL
Knut Einar Larsen
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Architectural History and Preservation at the Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyNM
Nils Marstein
Affiliations and expertise
Director General for the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Norway