Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society
Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

Author: James Campbell

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 0992875129

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This book is the third in the series of volumes which provide the papers of the conferences held at Queens' College, Cambridge by the Construction History Society. Papers cover different aspects of the history of construction, including studies of different building materials, building firms, the development and education of building professionals, the construction of buildings and infrastructure, methods and techniques of construction, and other subjects related to the history and development of buildings.

Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories, volume 2
Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories, volume 2

Author: Ine Wouters

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-07-11

Total Pages: 717

ISBN-13: 0429822537

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Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories brings together the papers presented at the Sixth International Congress on Construction History (6ICCH, Brussels, Belgium, 9-13 July 2018). The contributions present the latest research in the field of construction history, covering themes such as: - Building actors - Building materials - The process of building - Structural theory and analysis - Building services and techniques - Socio-cultural aspects - Knowledge transfer - The discipline of Construction History The papers cover various types of buildings and structures, from ancient times to the 21st century, from all over the world. In addition, thematic papers address specific themes and highlight new directions in construction history research, fostering transnational and interdisciplinary collaboration. Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories is a must-have for academics, scientists, building conservators, architects, historians, engineers, designers, contractors and other professionals involved or interested in the field of construction history. This is volume 2 of the book set.