Historic preservation, which started as a grassroots movement, now represents the cutting edge in a cultural revolution focused on "green" architecture and sustainability. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the many facets of historic preservation: the philosophy and history of the movement, the role of government, the documentation and designation of historic properties, sensitive architectural designs and planning, preservation technology,...

The National Park Service, a branch of the Department of the Interior, knows preservation. In its hundred-year existence, the service has dealt with just about every problem an old structure can have. Whether it is removing graffiti in Manhattan or rebuilding a barn in Oregon, the National Park Service knows what to do. Here are the official U.S. guidelines, a lively and instructive collection of tried and tested knowledge and reliable techniques,...

"This book will evaluate both the aesthetic issues of back-to-the-city life and the practical issues of accomplishing effective restoration and revitalization of neighborhoods"--Page xiii. Profiled cities include: San Fransico, St. Paul, Chicago, Marshall, Portland, New Yori City, Savannah and Galveston.