Susan Pranger
Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World
Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World
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Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World is a guidebook that explores how climate affects traditional building materials, how to safeguard them for future generations, and illustrated case studies of how weather is affecting materials in specific historic buildings.
Format: Hardback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Old Materials, New Climate: Traditional Building Materials in a Changing World is a comprehensive guidebook that delves into the realm of historic materials, offering insights into their traditional manufacturing processes, remarkable durability, and the profound impact of climate change on these materials. In order to effectively safeguard historic buildings from the rapidly evolving and unpredictable climate, it is essential to comprehend the intricate interplay between climate and weather, as well as their influence on the longevity of widely used traditional materials such as wood, adobe, brick, lime, concrete, metal, and paint. This resource examines the potential threat posed by gradual and dramatic climate changes, which could accelerate the normal weathering process and imperil the preservation of historic materials for future generations. Through illustrative case studies, this book explores how weather is affecting materials in specific historic buildings located in climate zones across the United States and worldwide. Drawing upon the expertise of conservationists, biologists, chemists, and environmental impact specialists, Old Materials, New Climate serves as an invaluable resource for students, preservationists, architects, and contractors seeking to deepen their understanding of materials and their unique properties. By exploring the historical, environmental, and technical aspects of traditional building materials, this book provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with preserving and adapting historic structures in a changing world.
Weight: 970g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367749569
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