Conservation of Historic Timber Structures: An Ecological Approach

LARSEN, Knut Einar and MARSTEIN, Nils

ISBN 10: 0750634340 / ISBN 13: 9780750634342

Published by Butterworth-Heinemann Publishing, 2000

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(Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Conservation and Museology). Laminated hardcover. No dustjacket (as issued) A Near Fine copy. Scarce. Seller Inventory # 11976

Bibliographic Details

Title: Conservation of Historic Timber Structures: ...

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Publishing

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

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.
· 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.

Review:

'...the authors [have a] broad knowledge of wood preservation practices around the world and a true authority to compare and contrast these practices, which they do in this book with wit and judicious care. In a literature comprised of often diffuse collections of highly academic papers describing culturally-specific technical minutiae, this overview is absolutely unique and profound. The text is full of practical examples which conservation and building professionals will find stimulating...the phrase "an ecological approach" in the title is not a collection of trendy buzzwords included to promote crossover market sales. Considerations of appropriate technology, preservation of old-growth forests, and redevelopment of traditional craft skills are central to it's arguments, and it has truly useful and interesting insights for readers from other disciplines, including forestry, ecology, sustainable development, etc. Even though the authors are not native speakers of English, the text is clearly understandable and directly stated. The style is terse without being dense, intelligent without being academic. The authors personal enthusiasms and wit shine through. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.'
Customer comment on Amazon.com
'This book will be of practical benefit to preservation carpenters, conservators, architects, engineers and building managers who either work on or care for buildings that incorporate historic joinery.'
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