Architecture has always been and continues to be, a silent witness to the passing of humanity. Through the eyes of our future children, from the cradle of civilization to the more contemporary and postmodern buildings, all attest to how mankind has grown and developed into its present form. These sites of architectural heritage and history are but one such example future generations will look towards as they attempt to discern our rationale for how we, and past generations, lived our lives. One of our heaviest burdens that we carry is the responsibility is to protect all of these sites from around the world.
Presenting several subjects of strategic importance to the conservation of the global architectural heritage this book will touch upon historic cities and cultural landscapes to some of the largest archaeological sites in the world. Conserving such a legacy is a daunting task which can be accomplished with the proper commitment, effort, and the international cooperation that this undertaking has proven possible. It will be of particular interest to researchers, scientists, manufacturers, institutions, international agencies, and societies. This book will cover how to understand the problems facing architectural heritage holistically, the further development of policies favoring its conservation, the definition of practical guidelines and the organizations that oversee training and awareness activities.
Topics
Section 1: Management and Development of Historic Areas
1.1 Incorporating management techniques and Decision making in historic planning
1.2 Heritage planning policy
1.3 Design guidelines
1.4 Community development
1.5 Designating and managing world heritage.
Section 2: Cultural and Religious Identities and their manifestation of heritage
2.1 Integrating sensitive additions and adaptions to the fabric of heritage places environments
2.2 Innovative adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of historic areas
2.3 Best practices in assessment
Section 3: Awareness of heritage rehabilitation projects
3.1 Promotion of heritage and cultural tourism
3.2 Cultural heritage and media
3.3 New approaches and concepts in conservation of architectural heritage in historic cities
3.4 Interior design solutions for historic buildings and authenticity of the place.
Section 4: Legislative tools and policies for cultural heritage protection
4.1 Resettlement of Nubia
4.2 Rehabilitating the Nubian culture
4.3 Egyptian monuments conservation
4.4 Conservation of tradition and identity
4.5 Institutional role and modern techniques in conserving historic environments
Section 5: Economics of Conservation and Sustainable environment
