Main entry:

Rabun, J. Stanley.

Title & Author:

Building evaluation for adaptive reuse and preservation / J. Stanley Rabun, Richard M. Kelso.

Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2009.

Description:

xvi, 240 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-229) and index.
1. Architectural character : Buildings prior to 1850 ; Buildings from 1850 to 1900 ; Buildings from 1900 to 1950 ; Architecture from 1900 to 1960 ; Architectural character ; Defining the work, procedures, regulations -- 2. Survey of existing conditions : Identifying the construction type ; Building construction ; The walk-around and the walk-thru ; Identification, assessment and evaluation -- 3. Electrical systems: background : Identification and evaluation ; Evaluation of suitability for new application ; Selection of new systems -- 4. Mechanical systems : Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems: background ; Identification and evaluation ; Suitability evaluation for new application ; Selection of new systems ; Sustainable adaptive reuse -- 5. Plumbing, bathrooms, accessibility & fire systems : Historical review of plumbing systems ; Suitability evaluation for new application ; Selection of new systems ; Toilet rooms -- 6. Sustainability : What is sustainability ; Buildings and sustainability ; Demolition of buildings ; Measuring sustainability -- 7. Pro forma analysis : The purpose of a pro forma analysis in adaptive reuse ; Creating your own pro forma analysis -- 8. Testing : Introduction ; Masonry walls ; Metals: cast-iron, wrought-iron and structural steel ; Concrete ; Wood ; Testing for insulation integrity and air leakage ; Testing electrical systems ; Testing fire alarm systems ; Testing emergency systems ; Testing mechanical systems ; Testing plumbing systems ; Testing sprinkler and fire suppression systems.

Summary:

"This book is designed for architects and engineers who need to evaluate existing buildings for a new use or for continuing a current use. It details each step of the evaluation process using an easy-to-follow and easy-to-implement approach that greatly reduces the possibility of unexpected costs and setbacks. Moreover, the book covers every part of the building itself, from interior and exterior structures to systems and materials." "Illustrations throughout the book will help you visualize and perform key procedures. In addition, the authors examine building evaluation issues for structures of different scales, such as medium and small commercial structures and residential buildings." "Most important, the authors help you assess the financial viability of a proposed adaptive reuse or preservation project, helping you and potential investors decide whether the proposed project offers a desired return on investment."--Jacket.

Resources:
Table of contents

ISBN:

9780470108796 (cloth)
0470108797 (cloth)

Subject:

Historic buildings Remodeling for other use.
Architecture History.
Buildings Repair and reconstruction.
Architecture Conservation and restoration.
Monuments historiques Reconversion.
Architecture Histoire.
Architecture Conservation et restauration.
Architecture.

Form/genre:

History.

Added entries:

Kelso, Richard Miles, 1937-

Holdings:

Location: Library main 261122
Call No.: BIB 192104
Status: Available