Cassar, May and Hawkings, Chris (2007) Engineering Historic Futures. Stakeholders Dissemination and Scientific Research Report. Project Report. Centre for Sustainable Heritage, University College London.

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Abstract

This report will be of great interest not only to those who have a responsibility for the care of historic buildings but to everyone who has a concern for the preservation of our built heritage in a rapidly changing world. The project that forms the basis of this publication, gives a fascinating insight into the effects that projected climate change will have on historic building materials and how best to manage the wetting and drying of building fabric. In addition to the use of test walls in a laboratory environment the research is brought to life by the use of two case studies at The National Trust property, Blickling Hall in Norfolk, England a brick built Grade 1 listed early 17th century mansion, and Brodick Castle, a sandstone Category A listed building dating back to the 13th century on the Isle of Arran in Scotland. The importance of this study is underlined by the involvement as stakeholders of a number of major heritage organisations concerned with the long term future of historic buildings.

Item Type:	Monograph (Project Report)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Climate change; Moisture, Historic building, Masonry
Depositing User:	Eva Marie Fahlin
Date Deposited:	01 Dec 2009 14:50
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2009 14:50
URI:	http://sob-lab.hgo.se/id/eprint/579

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