Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice

Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice

Editorial Reviews Book Description A primer that covers the gamut of preservation issues, from underlying philosophy to rehabilitation economics. Historic Preservation provides a thorough overview of the theory, technique, and procedure for preserving our architectural heritage. The perfect introduction for both architecture students and the interested layperson, it covers preservation philosophy, the history of the movement, the role of government, the designation and documentation of historic structures, establishing a historic district, sensitive architectural design and planning, and the economics of building rehabilitation. About the Author Norman Tyler is director of the Urban and Regional Planning Program at Eastern Michigan University. He lives in Ann Arbor.

Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice,Norman Tyler,W. W. Norton & Company,0393730395,Architectural Preservation And Restoration,Architecture,Conservation and restoration,General,Historic preservation,Historic sites,History - General,Planning,United States,Architectural structure & design,Social issues

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