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The gross misappliance of domestic detailing to distinguished old buildings distresses many lovers of vernacular architecture, and this book, written by an acknowledged expert in the field of conserving old buildings, approaches the problem constructively, giving advice for possible conversions and exploring all the implication of the well known planners' term 'change of use'.
With over 100 photographs and many plans and line drawings Contents:
I General principles 1. Historical background 2. Conversion or new build 3. Statutory requiremnts 4. Financial aid
II Building types 5. Farm buildings 6. Windmills and watermills 7. Industrial buildings 8. Large houses 9. Schools and Institutional buildings 10. Churches and chapels 11. Hotels and inns
Hardback, 1988, 256pages, very good condition
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