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, and how to safeguard them for future generations. It includes illustrated case studies of how weather is affecting materials in historic buildings.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
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 employed traditional materials such as wood, adobe, brick, lime, concrete, metal, and paint. This resource examines the potential risks posed by gradual and dramatic climate shifts, emphasizing the accelerated effects of weathering on historic materials. It presents practical strategies to preserve these invaluable resources for future generations. Through illustrative case studies, this book showcases 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 indispensable resource for students, preservationists, architects, and contractors seeking to deepen their understanding of materials and their unique properties. By exploring the interplay between climate, weather, and traditional building materials, this book provides valuable knowledge and practical tools for preserving the heritage and sustainability of our built environment.
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367749576
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