Douglas, James.
Building adaptation [[Book] /] James Douglas. - 2nd ed. - Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006. - xxii, 651 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [595]-641) and index.
Introduction -- Feasibility -- Principles of converting buildings -- Adaptive reuses -- Lateral extensions -- Vertical extensions -- Structural alterations -- Principles of refurbishment -- Further aspects of refurbishment -- Sustainable adaptation -- Implementation.
"Building Adaptation is intended as a primer on the physical changes that properties can undergo during their service life. It is also a practical guide covering the general principles, techniques and processes involved in the alteration, conversion, extension, improvement and refurbishment of existing buildings. Numerous illustrations and examples are included that focus on a wide variety of different building types. Professional building surveyors, architects, construction managers and engineers should find this a welcome addition to their library and it is essential reading for degree and diploma students of these disciplines."-- BOOK JACKET.
0750666676 (pbk.)
013359901
Buildings--Remodeling for other use.
Buildings--Repair and reconstruction.
TH3401 / .D68 2006 TH3401 / .D68 2006
690.24
/ D B
Building adaptation [[Book] /] James Douglas. - 2nd ed. - Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006. - xxii, 651 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [595]-641) and index.
Introduction -- Feasibility -- Principles of converting buildings -- Adaptive reuses -- Lateral extensions -- Vertical extensions -- Structural alterations -- Principles of refurbishment -- Further aspects of refurbishment -- Sustainable adaptation -- Implementation.
"Building Adaptation is intended as a primer on the physical changes that properties can undergo during their service life. It is also a practical guide covering the general principles, techniques and processes involved in the alteration, conversion, extension, improvement and refurbishment of existing buildings. Numerous illustrations and examples are included that focus on a wide variety of different building types. Professional building surveyors, architects, construction managers and engineers should find this a welcome addition to their library and it is essential reading for degree and diploma students of these disciplines."-- BOOK JACKET.
0750666676 (pbk.)
013359901
Buildings--Remodeling for other use.
Buildings--Repair and reconstruction.
TH3401 / .D68 2006 TH3401 / .D68 2006
690.24
/ D B