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This book contains an introductory history of the doorway and over 50 examples by some of the world's renowned architects. "Contemporary doorways" highlights the inventiveness of recent designs, considering each doorway within its setting, including: private houses, shops, hotels and museums, interiors, offices, and churches.
January 1900, London
Contemporary doorways : architectural entrances, transitions, and thresolds
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This book contains an introductory history of the doorway and over 50 examples by some of the world's renowned architects. "Contemporary doorways" highlights the inventiveness of recent designs, considering each doorway within its setting, including: private houses, shops, hotels and museums, interiors, offices, and churches.
Les charpentes du XIe au XIXe siècle : typologie et évolution en France du Nord et en Belgique
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En 1927, l'architecte en chef des Monuments historiques, Henri Deneux, publie la première étude consacrée à l'évolution des charpentes à partir du XIe siècle. Fruit de la collaboration d'architectes, d'universitaires et de dendrochronologues, belges et français, ce "Cahier du patrimoine" propose une synthèse sur la charpente du XIe au XIXe siècle, du nord de la Loire à la(...)
June 2002, Paris
Les charpentes du XIe au XIXe siècle : typologie et évolution en France du Nord et en Belgique
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En 1927, l'architecte en chef des Monuments historiques, Henri Deneux, publie la première étude consacrée à l'évolution des charpentes à partir du XIe siècle. Fruit de la collaboration d'architectes, d'universitaires et de dendrochronologues, belges et français, ce "Cahier du patrimoine" propose une synthèse sur la charpente du XIe au XIXe siècle, du nord de la Loire à la Belgique. Il contient un catalogue raisonné et hiérarchisé de 300 exemples de charpentes.
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Cet album thématique est conçu par le Centre de recherches sur les monuments historiques (CRMH) de la Direction de l'architecture et du patrimoine. Il a pour vocation de fournir une documentation photographique et dessinée (plans, coupes, élévations, détails d'assemblage au 1/10) sur les divers aspects techniques de la construction ancienne et plus particulièrement du(...)
June 2002, Paris
Charpentes de la région centre du XII au XXIIIe siècle
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Cet album thématique est conçu par le Centre de recherches sur les monuments historiques (CRMH) de la Direction de l'architecture et du patrimoine. Il a pour vocation de fournir une documentation photographique et dessinée (plans, coupes, élévations, détails d'assemblage au 1/10) sur les divers aspects techniques de la construction ancienne et plus particulièrement du second oeuvre (maçonnerie, charpenterie, menuiserie, serrurerie, vitrerie).
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Ces actes rendent compte des réflexions soulevées lors du colloque international "Facadisme et identité urbaine" organisé par la Direction de l'architecture et du patrimoine et Icomos international, en janvier 1999 à Paris. L'ouvrage pose le problème du développement du façadisme en Europe et au-delà, et analyse les expériences mises en place pour en conserver la(...)
January 2001, Paris
Façadisme et identité urbaine - Façadism and urban identity
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Ces actes rendent compte des réflexions soulevées lors du colloque international "Facadisme et identité urbaine" organisé par la Direction de l'architecture et du patrimoine et Icomos international, en janvier 1999 à Paris. L'ouvrage pose le problème du développement du façadisme en Europe et au-delà, et analyse les expériences mises en place pour en conserver la maîtrise dans le centre des villes. Articulé autour de trois grands axes, il explore les différents aspects de l'histoire du traitement des façades et de leurs fonctions. These proceedings give an account of the issues raised during the international conference "Façadism and Urban Identity" organized by the Department of Architecture and Heritage and Icomos International during January 1999 in Paris. Putting forward the question of the development of façadism in Europe and beyond, this work also analyses the measures adopted to bring it under control in the city centres. Centred on three main themes, various aspects in the history of the treatment of façades and their function are explored.
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In this volume, the current state of technology in stair construction is reviewed, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest production methods useful for the day-to-day work. Following an introductory essay on the development of staircases, the fundamental principles in building stairs are documented, and essential information is provided on the crucial elements(...)
October 2002, Basel
Staircases: designs and construction
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In this volume, the current state of technology in stair construction is reviewed, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest production methods useful for the day-to-day work. Following an introductory essay on the development of staircases, the fundamental principles in building stairs are documented, and essential information is provided on the crucial elements of construction and the creative possibilities of the basic materials wood, steel and concrete.
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Papers from the Technology Seminars of the 2004 International Conference
Restoring postwar heritage: Docomo dossier 8
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Papers from the Technology Seminars of the 2004 International Conference
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January 2004
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Now in paperback, this book introduces an important and largely neglected subject and considers conservation methods in a global context. It traces the history of some of the great floors of Europe. Authorities, archaeologists, architects and archivists consider the latest methods of recording and repairing historic floors, including those of cathedrals, country houses(...)
January 2001, Oxford, Woburn
Historic floors : their care and conservation
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Now in paperback, this book introduces an important and largely neglected subject and considers conservation methods in a global context. It traces the history of some of the great floors of Europe. Authorities, archaeologists, architects and archivists consider the latest methods of recording and repairing historic floors, including those of cathedrals, country houses and other public buildings. Management policies to protect floors in over-visited sites are considered and historic features particularly at risk, are identified.
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This is a new reprint of the combined three volumes that McKay published between 1938 and 1944. It primarily describes the craft of building as practised before the second world war, prior to the introduction of modern materials and building techniques. McKay offers conservation practitioners an essential understanding of the traditional forms of construction, covering(...)
October 2005, Shaftesbury
McKay's building construction
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This is a new reprint of the combined three volumes that McKay published between 1938 and 1944. It primarily describes the craft of building as practised before the second world war, prior to the introduction of modern materials and building techniques. McKay offers conservation practitioners an essential understanding of the traditional forms of construction, covering the use of masonry and brickwork, carpentry and joinery, slating, plumbing and drainage.
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October 2005, Shaftesbury
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Understanding the unique requirements of traditional buildings is crucial to providing appropriate guidance on their care and repair. This book will help practitioners identify the particular issues relating to older buildings and the problems they may encounter when surveying and repairing them.
October 2003, Shaftesbury
Survey and repair of traditional buildings
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Understanding the unique requirements of traditional buildings is crucial to providing appropriate guidance on their care and repair. This book will help practitioners identify the particular issues relating to older buildings and the problems they may encounter when surveying and repairing them.
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October 2003, Shaftesbury
Old house care & repair
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This book will help owners, builders and all construction professionals make the decisions that are right for old buildings. It illustrates the long term benefits of using more traditional solutions on older houses rather than modern materials like cement based mortars, sealants or impervious paints. It offers practical guidance on: How to get the right professional(...)
October 2004, Dorset
Old house care & repair
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This book will help owners, builders and all construction professionals make the decisions that are right for old buildings. It illustrates the long term benefits of using more traditional solutions on older houses rather than modern materials like cement based mortars, sealants or impervious paints. It offers practical guidance on: How to get the right professional advice; Legal requirements for listed buildings; Problems with damp and rot; Use of lime mortars, plasters and renders; Why old buildings need to breathe; Planning applications; and, Trees, outbuildings and gardens.