Contents:

Preface THEORY AND PRINCIPLES Chapter 1 Introduction What is architectural conservation Why conserve Architectural conservation Conservation as a Profession Professional roles in building conservation Craft skills Studies in building conservation Professional accreditation Working internationally Structure of the Book Chapter 2 International and Historic Context of Conservation Historic Context The symbolic and nostalgic connotations of historic monuments 'Restoration' in the 19th century The search for authenticity Conservation in the 20th Century Built heritage as a symbol of national identity International conservation charters The non-European perspective The urban conservation movement UNESCO and the World Heritage Convention Shifting Emphases Conservation-led regeneration The industrial heritage The legacy of the 20th century Cultural landscapes Intangible heritage Integrated approaches Summary and Conclusion Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework and Conservation Principles Values and Definitions A values-based approach Terms and definitions Principles, Philosophy and Guidance Ethics in conservation Principles Summary and Conclusion Chapter 4 Legislation, Policy and Guidance Decision making in conservation International level National level Local level Non-governmental organisations and amenity societies The private sector and property owners Public participation Statutory protection Archaeological sites and ancient monuments Monuments and buildings of architectural and historic significance Area-based designation (conservation areas) Historic gardens and landscapes Other forms of control and legislation that impact on historic buildings Summary and conclusion PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE Chapter 5 Managing Conservation Survey and analysis Understanding Research Survey Specialist investigations Information management Making and evaluating proposals Conservation management plans Impact assessment Project implementation Financing conservation projects Implementation on site Managing historic properties Maintenance planning Risk assessment and preparedness Access management Summary and conclusion Chapter 6 Causes of Decay, Environmental Services and Structures in Conservation Causes of decay Climatic causes Biological and botanical causes Natural disasters Human beings Managing environmental conditions in historic buildings Designing for and locating services in historic buildings Heating and cooling Improving environmental performance Lighting historic buildings Fire protection Structural conservation Structural failure Understanding and analysing structures Repair and conservation of historic structures Summary and conclusion Chapter 7 Conservation of Materials Earth structures Thatch Timber Stone Bricks and clay roof tiles Tiles, faience and terracotta Structural metals Sheet metals Glass Renders, plasters and mortars Concrete Plastics and resins Finishes Cleaning surfaces Summary and conclusion Chapter 8 Regeneration, Reuse and Design in the Historic Environment Urban Regeneration Heritage-led regeneration Urban conservation Economic viability Adaptive reuse Designing in the historic environment The context of townscape Architectural interventions Summary and conclusion Conclusion Glossary Index