Layers of Understanding: Setting Standards for Architectural Paint Research - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1873394586 ISBN 13: 9781873394588

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

These are the proceedings of an English Heritage national seminar which was organised to address growing concerns about the variable quality of architectural paint research currently being carried out. The book describes and explains its role in understanding and managing historic buildings. The contributions contained in this book are designed to promote the development of standards and guidelines for use by clients and consultants, helping to shape the development of this vital new discipline. It therefore contains edited transcripts of the ground breaking discussion sessions on the proposed English Heritage guidelines and other important issues. The statutory requirements relating to painted interiors of listed buildings is another very problematical issue which has been considered in detail. In addition, guidance is provided on commissioning paint research and the pitfalls to avoid. The book will be essential reading for paint researched, architects, surveyors, conservation officers and all practitioners involved in commissioning paint research for historic buildings.

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About the Author

Helen Hughes obtained a degree in the History of Art and Architecture at University College London before training as an easel painting conservator at Gateshead Technical College. She has worked with English Heritage in the Architectural Paint Research Unit since 1985, and has obtained UKIC accreditation as an Architectural Paint Researcher.

Review

- a valuable contribution to the debate about when and how architectural paint research should be applied. Journal of Architectural Conservation Architectural paint research is now recognised as a useful and powerful technique i the analysis and recording of historic buildings... The text is of even greater value because there is little published information on the principles of paint research in buildings. I can thoroughly recommend this excellent book. SPAB News This book will be essential reading for paint researchers, architects, surveyors, conservation officers and all practitioners involved in commissioning paint research for historic buildings. Architectural Technology

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1873394586
• ISBN 13: 9781873394588
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 108
• Editor: Hughes Helen