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This book explores the potential contribution of cultural heritage in the enhancement of the territories, investigating the possibilities but also the criticalities involved in the process. Based on the knowledge process built on the Monasteries of Haghpat, Sanahin, Geghard and moreover, in the Upper Azat Valley in Armenia, the work suggests the development of an integrated design approach with interdisciplinary focus. The conservation of the Architectural Heritage of these sites is a priority for the identity safeguard but also to start virtuous processes able to ensure a sustainable development for places and communities. The objective of this work is the setting of pilot strategies and guidelines for the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage as an engine for a compatible and sustainable tourism development of the area, with tangible impact on social and economic development of the country. The work would benefit local authorities and communities, as well as researchers involved in these topics.

How to accommodate contemporary life in a historic house. This book does not repeat basic information that is readily available in many standard DIY books about carpentry, wiring, and plumbing. Rather, it shows how to adapt those DIY skills to the specialized needs of a historic house.

The book aims to contribute to the understanding of the protection of wooden architectural heritage in China from a new perspective, and will be of particular interest to academics and professionals interested in or involved in the preservation of built wooden heritage.

Form und Widerstand bilden die Essenz aller architektonischer Arbeit. Besonders offensichtlich lässt sich das Wechselspiel von Wirkung und Machart an Fassaden ablesen. Sie orchestrieren den Übergang zwischen Innen und Aussen, sie zeitigen die zugrundeliegende Haltung, wie sich Bauwerke zur Umgebung verhalten. In ihrer Artikulation von Technik und Ästhetik, Tragen und Lasten, Proportion und Zweckmässigkeit sowie Rhythmik und Materialität sind sie zugleich Spiegel wechselnder Produktionsverfahren und gesellschaftlicher Wertesysteme.Architekt Lando Rossmaier untersuchte mit Studierenden der Hochschule Luzern die Bandbreite architektonischer Konstruktions- und Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten von Schweizer Stadthausfassaden. Mit der vorliegenden Anthologie stellt er eine Auswahl von rund 80 Bauten des 20. Jahrhunderts zur Verfügung, die in ihrer Tektonik feinfühlig gearbeitet wurden und dem urbanen Lebensgefühl seit Jahrzehnten Hintergrund sind. Handbuchartig wird jeweils die Wirkung mittels eines fotografischen Porträts und die konstruktive Machart anhand einer detaillierten tektonischen Isometrie veranschaulicht. Ergänzend kommen zehn Projekte von zeitgenössischen Schweizer Architekturschaffenden mit Essays zu ihrem tektonischen Verständnis hinzu.

Exploring seven old towns from Frankfurt to Vilnius, the acclaimed writer Marek Kohn examines how historic quarters have been shaped to reinforce particular versions of history and efface others. Uncovering hidden stories behind their old and old-seeming façades, Kohn offers us a new understanding of the politics of European history-making.

There is a long tradition of using wood as a distinct and ecologically sound building material. Wooden architecture conveys for today's world the breadth of knowledge held in Western and Eastern cultures about the creative use of this unique material. The typical technique of building with wood, joinery, requires that elements are connected only by the skillful interlocking of the constructive parts. In this book, the history of wooden architecture is described in detail using hundreds of examples from Japan, China and Europe. From a holistic understanding, a picture emerges that is informative for architects, and designers, reopens an almost lost world to builders, and will enthrall laypeople. Also available in a German edition (ISBN 978-3-0356-2479-3)

This book presents the results of a novel investigation into building deterioration and defects in Malaysia's public schools. It sets forth an in-depth theoretical and empirical underpinning the maintenance management of public schools with the view to develop a building deterioration prediction model of building condition based on factors contributing to building defects for school buildings. The approach adopted is mixed method encompassing archived documentation, questionnaire survey and interview of sampled schools in Malaysia. It presents a number of useful tables, graphs and statistical analysis which are useful in understanding the factors contributing to building defects under reference. The prediction model assists the decision making of maintenance management to be more efficient with comprehensive budgeting as well as optimal maintenance and repair work. The book is of relevance to school managers, maintenance management practitioners and academics towards measuring and improving the building condition in schools.

As one of America's most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a significant part of California's history since 1853. The small island known in sea charts by its Spanish name Isla de los Alcatraces or Island of Pelicans laid essentially dormant until the 1850s, when the US military converted the island into a fortress to protect the booming San Francisco region. Alcatraz served as a pivotal military position until the early 20th century and in 1934 was converted into a federal penitentiary to house some of America's most incorrigible prisoners. The penitentiary closed in 1963, and Alcatraz joined the National Park Service system in 1972. Since then, it has remained one of the Bay Area's most popular attractions as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

- Closely follows the social theme of sustainable development, environmental protection, and low-carbon architecture- Features the innovative application of wood in modern architecture- Full of high-definition pictures with comprehensive technical drawings and in-depth analysis of global casesBorn out of traditional, rustic constructions, wood has judiciously made the transition to being among the top in the list of high-tech building materials. Adding to wood's well-known ecological and building biology aspects, innovative timber construction technology now extends a great deal of design freedom as well, being extremely precise. Wood's ability to enrich even the most futuristic, contemporary architecture, to impart warmth and tasteful classicism is not unknown. Using wood in combination with, or in contrast to, other materials such as metal, glass, bricks, or exposed concrete is fast becoming a design option that architects and designers are increasingly choosing for their designs. Their willingness to experiment and be bold with design is evident in the material selection, interior appointments, and aesthetic finishes of their architectural creations. Wood in Contemporary Architecture offers a unique overview of wood as a construction material for residential buildings worldwide, and also introduces architects, interior designers, and builders to the diverse characteristics of contemporary timber architecture.

"As one of America's most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a significant part of California's history since 1853. The small island known in sea charts by its Spanish name "Isla de los Alcatraces," or "Island of Pelicans," laid essentially dormant until the 1850s, when the US military converted the island into a fortress to protect the booming San Francisco region. Alcatraz served as a pivotal military position until the early 20th century and in 1934 was converted into a federal penitentiary to house some of America's most incorrigible prisoners. The penitentiary closed in 1963, and Alcatraz joined the National Park Service system in 1972. Since then, it has remained a popular attraction as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area."--