Conservation is now a major part of planners; surveyors and architects work load. This review of recent conservation schemes carried out by the County Councils in England and Wales will provide a unique and indispensable reference book for professionals in the construction industry embarking on heritage work. Using detailed and highly-illustrated case studies; the book documents over 100 schemes from industrial archaeology to historic parks.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A tragic story about a Great innovatorBy Paul B. CoteThis is a very inspiring if tragic story of one of a great innovator who may not have been appreciated enough in his lifetime. Or maybe he was not as team oriented as he could have been. I wonder if he is a partial model for Roark in The Fountainhead. My mom turned me onto this book when I was 14. In a rare break from my teenage contrariness I read the book and it truly changed my life.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the most important writings for understanding the birth ...By AileneOne of the most important writings for understanding the birth of modern architecture. Sullivan; and architects of his lineage; transformed our understanding and approach to architecture.24 of 25 people found the following review helpful. Well-written and enlightening; if self-indulgent.By Miss BellaAny student of architecture; particularly the modern movement; will enjoy reading this work by the mentor of Frank Lloyd Wright and; arguably; the father of modern architecture. In it; Louis Sullivan writes about himself growing from a child into a man; and recounts his personal drive; his fascination with nature; his love of man; bridges; engineering; and buildings; and his desire to create something new without the help of the dusty books of Neo-classicism. Louis Sullivan was never known for his modesty; and the tone of this book is nothing less than self-celebratory; which lends an overall optimistic tone to it. A bonus is the extensive photo plate section - its interesting to see how his works grew as he did. Unfortunately the plates dont coincide with the text; which is the major flaw in this edition. Overall; though; its wonderful insight into the mind of this influential architect.