Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation: A Comprehensive Guide to Preservation and Restoration

Gardens and landscapes are an integral part of our built heritage. They provide beauty, recreation, and ecological benefits to our communities. However, historic gardens and landscapes are often threatened by neglect, development, and climate change.

Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation is the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the preservation and restoration of historic gardens and landscapes. Written by a team of experts in the field, this book covers everything from the history of garden and landscape design to the latest techniques for preserving and restoring these important cultural resources.

Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation is divided into three parts:

Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation

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• Part I: provides an overview of the history of garden and landscape design, the importance of historic gardens and landscapes, and the threats they face.
• Part II: Preservation covers the techniques for preserving historic gardens and landscapes, including documentation, maintenance, and repair.
• Part III: Restoration covers the techniques for restoring historic gardens and landscapes, including reconstruction, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse.

Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation is essential reading for anyone involved in the preservation or restoration of historic gardens and landscapes, including:

• Architects
• Landscape architects
• Historians
• Preservationists
• Gardeners
• Homeowners

The authors of Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation are all leading experts in the field of historic garden preservation and restoration. They include:

• Dr. Catherine Howett is a professor of landscape architecture at the University of Virginia. She is the author of several books on historic garden design, including The English Garden: A Cultural History and Gardens in the Landscape.
• Mr. David Jacques is a landscape architect and the founder of Jacques & Associates, a firm specializing in the preservation and restoration of historic gardens and landscapes. He has worked on some of the most important historic gardens in the United States, including Monticello and Mount Vernon.
• Ms. Barbara J. Heath is a preservation architect and the principal of Heath & Associates, a firm specializing in the preservation and restoration of historic buildings and landscapes. She has worked on a wide range of historic properties, including the White House and the Capitol Building.

"Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the preservation and restoration of historic gardens and landscapes. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in this important work." - The Journal of the American Institute of Architects

"A must-read for anyone interested in the preservation and restoration of historic gardens and landscapes." - The Landscape Architecture Review

"A comprehensive and well-written guide to the preservation and restoration of historic gardens and landscapes." - The Garden Writer

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Gardens and Landscapes in Historic Building Conservation

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Language	:	English
File size	:	35362 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	476 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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