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100 1 _aDouglas, James.
245 1 0 _aBuilding adaptation
_h[[Book] /]
_cJames Douglas.
250 _a2nd ed.
260 _aAmsterdam ;
_aBoston ;
_aLondon :
_bButterworth-Heinemann,
_c2006.
300 _axxii, 651 p. :
_bill. ;
_c25 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [595]-641) and index.
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Feasibility -- Principles of converting buildings -- Adaptive reuses -- Lateral extensions -- Vertical extensions -- Structural alterations -- Principles of refurbishment -- Further aspects of refurbishment -- Sustainable adaptation -- Implementation.
520 1 _a"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.
650 0 _aBuildings
_xRemodeling for other use.
650 0 _aBuildings
_xRepair and reconstruction.
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