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A Comparison of Principles in Several Architectual Conservation Standards

Bronski, MB
Staff Engineer/Architect and Staff Engineer, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Consulting Engineers, Arlington, MA

Gabby, BA
Staff Engineer/Architect and Staff Engineer, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Consulting Engineers, Arlington, MA


Pages: 12    Published: Jan 1999


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Abstract

Numerous architectural conservation standards, charters, guidelines, and other documents exist that provide guidance and consistency to practitioners in determining appropriate and sensitive treatments for historic buildings. This paper compares the conservation principles stated in six well-known standards.


Keywords:
preservation standards, conservation charters, guidelines, principles, comparison, analysis, historic monuments, architectural preservation, building conservation, restoration, reconstruction

Paper ID: STP14179S
Committee/Subcommittee: E06.24
DOI: 10.1520/STP14179S
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