This classic work is about ideas rather than techniques. On what basis can buildings be singled out as 'historic buildings', demanding special protection? On what authority can we justify interfering with private property rights in pursuing such protective processes? And how should we judge what is acceptable and unacceptable in the treatment of the buildings we value? In this third, substantially revised edition, the author examines the nature of monuments and the varied motives for preserving them. He traces the history of movements to preserve old buildings and the furious conflicts that have frequently surrounded restoration campaigns. Philosophical problems arising in modern conservation practice, including such controversial issues as 'skin-deep preservation' and the use of substitute materials, are considered in detail. More space is devoted in this edition to contextual issues. New sections deal with issues of sustainability and the relationship of buildings to the townscape and landscape. The number of illustrations has also been greatly increased. 2003, 3rd edition, 248pp, hardback.

This is the first major work on the subject of earth building since the 1947 "Building in Cob, Pise and Stabilised Earth". It deals with the qualities and characteristics of clay and chalk and the way in which they have been used to construct buildings. Advice is given on soils analysis, the philosophy of repair techniques and the factors to be considered before altering, converting or extending an earth building. 1992, 224pp, hardback.

The conference entitled ‘Where Conservation Meets Conservation’, held at De Montfort University, Leicester in 2002 provided the opportunity to explore the interface between historic buildings and their contents by recognizing the interrelationships between architectural and object conservation. Within this, consideration was given to the role of conservation science and technology in achieving appropriate and sustainable solutions. The emphasis of the conference was on raising awareness at a practical interdisciplinary level and providing a platform for sharing knowledge and experience. 2003, 128 pp, paperback.

This book provides uniquely detailed insight into the technology involved in the conservation of historic and modern materials and structures, particularly as it is represented in North America. Packed with 350 photographs and line drawings, plus illustrative case studies, this comprehensive work focuses on a wide range of major building materials (wood, stone, ceramics, cement metalwork, paints, coatings, glass, wallpapers, etc.). Each chapter covers a particular material, systematically describing the material's physical and chemical characteristics, the various forms of deterioration common to it, and the application of effective conservation methods. 1993, 269pp.

Written both as a reference work for conservators who work with excavated materials and as an introduction to the subject for those training as archaeological conservators. A general survey of current processes and practice introduces individual chapters dealing in detail with agents of preservation and decay; techniques of conservation; silicaceous materials; metals; and organic materials.. List of organizations, training facilities and publications.1990, paper.

The contributions to this book consider recent developments in the protection and care of twentieth-century buildings and examine the philosophical, methodological and practical problems associated with conserving our recent past. 1996, 208 pp., paper.

Proceedings of the English Heritage Conference, London, UK, 1998. This book examines the specific management and practical issues posed by post-war heritage. Contributions from practitioners carrying out pioneering work cover the most urgent practical problems commonly encountered by conservation professionals dealing with post-war construction. Part I deals with historical context and the framework for protection of post-war architecture in Britain. Part II examines structural issues, materials and diagnosis and assessment of problems and the options for repair. Topics covered include reinforced concrete, plastics, clad frame construction and curtain walling. Case studies, a summary of the proceedings, sources of information and bibliography. 2001, 256 pp, hardback.

This series offers conservators with a non- scientific background a practical and relevant introduction to the science underlying conservation practice, in the first truly comprehensive series. It has been prepared by a team of conservation scientists, science teachers and experienced conservators, and approaches the science from the view-point of the practicing conservator. Scientific concepts are introduced in carefully graded steps through the discussion of activities central to all conservation work (identifying materials, cleaning techniques, joining, consolidation and coating. Each book contains numerous diagrams, photographs, tables and structural formulae with a reference index and answers to exercises at the back of each book. 1992, paper.

Provides the first study of approaches to appraising and conserving mainstream architecture of the twentieth century &mdash commercial and industrial buildings, and housing. Architects, surveyors and conservationists are now appreciating the extent of this challenge. Sufficient research and practical progress has now been undertaken in this field to provide useful material for a text which will be both timely and of broad appeal. 1997, 240pp.