AR52010: Architectural Conservation
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| Course name | Architectural Conservation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offered by | Architecture & Regional Planning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credits | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Semester | Spring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Syllabus
Syllabus mentioned in ERP
Definitions and concepts: Conservation, preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adaptation. International framework of conservation: Venice Charter, Burra Charter. Introduction to traditional building materials, causes of decay and deterioration. Environmental influences: thermal effect, corrosion and oxidation, irradiation. Methodology for investigation, documentation and analysis of historic structures. Preparation of inspection reports; Techniques for restoration, preservation and rehabilitation. Listing and grading of heritage structures; Legal provisions for conservation of heritage resources; Management and presentation of heritage buildings.