Dictionary of Building Preservation

Abstract

"The Dictionary of Building Preservation provides easy access to this terminology and helps the non specialist to understand and communicate with building and design professionals, preservation groups, government agencies,attorneys, and others concerned with building preservation.Containing more than 10,000 entries that cover the entire breadthof building preservation in North America, this is the best source available for definitions of terms used for buildings, parts of buildings, the development of historic structures, technical standards, relevant legal terminology, and preservation practice.It provides detailed information on various historical styles and fashions, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, and current restoration techniques." (d'après l'éditeur)