Conservation in Earthen Heritage
Conservation in Earthen Heritage

Author: Mariana Rita Alberto Rosado Correia

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2016-02-22

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 1443889296

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Worldwide, there is a vast but fragile earthen heritage that is barely surviving due to serious damage of the fabric. It is generally believed that natural agents are the overall cause for the decay of earthen heritage. However, when thoroughly evaluating, it can be observed that conservators’ interventions have a major impact, which leads to question current approaches to conservation and the reasons why intervention mistakes are repeated and why successful conservation results are still scarce. The research methodology of this investigation is based in a case study strategy analysing three World Heritage earthen sites, namely Chan Chan in Peru, Aït Ben Haddou in Morocco and Arg-e Bam in Iran. A combination of sources was also used, following a multi-method approach. This book suggests implementing standards for high quality intervention through the definition of criteria for decision-making and indicators of quality and best practice, as well as clarification concerning procedures in the methodology of intervention. It also stresses the importance of conservation theory in earthen heritage conservation, combining theory and practice. In addition, the book recommends an overall strategy in the conservation of earthen heritage, with particular emphasis on an approach that integrates education, awareness, research and preventive conservation.

Rammed Earth Conservation
Rammed Earth Conservation

Author: C. Mileto

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-05-31

Total Pages: 734

ISBN-13: 0203085655

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Includes a free CD containing the full contents of the book.The rammed earth technique, in all its variants, is widespread all over the world. This enormously prevalent building technique harbours an important richness of varieties both in application and in materials used. Interventions on historical rammed earth buildings have also been carried o

The Conservation of Decorated Surfaces on Earthen Architecture
The Conservation of Decorated Surfaces on Earthen Architecture

Author: Leslie Rainer

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0892368500

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For millennia, people of all cultures have decorated the surfaces of their domestic, religious, and public buildings. Earthen architecture in particular has been, and continues to be, a common ground for surface decoration such as paintings, sculpted bas-relief, and ornamental plasterwork. This volume explores the complex issues associated with preserving these surfaces. Case studies from Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas are presented. The publication is the result of a colloquium held in 2004 at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, co-organized by the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) and the National Park Service (NPS). The meeting brought together fifty-five conservators, cultural resource managers, materials scientists, engineers, architects, archaeologists, anthropologists, and artists from eleven countries. Divided into four themes--Archaeological Sites, Museum Practice, Historic Buildings, and Living Traditions--the papers examine the conservation of decorated surfaces on earthen architecture within these different contexts.

Earthen Architecture: Past, Present and Future
Earthen Architecture: Past, Present and Future

Author: C. Mileto

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 131573687X

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Earthen architecture is widespread all over the world and demonstrates a significant richness of varieties both in application and in materials used. This book discusses and debates the lessons that can be learned from earthen architecture to create sustainable architecture today, both for the conservation of traditional existing buildings and the

Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture
Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture

Author: Mariana Correia

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 868

ISBN-13:

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"In a continuously changing world, there has been a growing interest in the protection of vernacular heritage and earthen architecture. The need to protect and enhance this fragile heritage via intelligent responses to threats from nature and the environment has become evident. Historically, vernacular heritage research focussed on philosophical aspects and surveys, while earthen architecture studies emphasized earthen material and construction techniques. However, for these particular forms of heritage to survive, academic research had to shift its focus, so as to respond to new challenges. Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture gathers contributions of key international researchers from 50 countries, and covers a wide variety of topics:* Cultural heritage and building cultures* Materials and construction techniques* Territory and environmental adaptation* Energy effi ciency and sustainable design* Natural hazards and risk mitigation* Education and research focus. Vernacular Heritage & Earthen Architecture: Contributions for Sustainable Development discusses the threats that vernacular and earthen heritage are facing, and reflects on their important contribution to sustainable development. The book will prove to be a valuable source of information for academics, researchers and professionals in the fields of vernacular heritage, conservation, architecture, civil engineering and construction, and can be used as a reference text for undergraduate and post-graduate courses in vernacular heritage and earthen architecture."--Page 4 of cover.

Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture
Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture

Author: Mariana Correia

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-10-04

Total Pages: 896

ISBN-13: 1482229099

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In a continuously changing world, there has been a growing interest in the protection of vernacular heritage and earthen architecture. The need to protect and enhance this fragile heritage via intelligent responses to threats from nature and the environment has become evident.Historically, vernacular heritage research focussed on philosophical aspe

Conservation of Earth Structures
Conservation of Earth Structures

Author: John Warren

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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"This companion volume to Conservation of brick provides a fundamental understanding of the processes of repair and reconstruction of earth structures. The technical aspects of the study are treated from a non-scientific viewpoint to develop understanding of this relatively new field"--Page 4 of cover.