Over the past few decades it has become increasingly apparent that modern buildings present a unique series of conservation challenges. Many of these buildings have not aged well, and conservation efforts have been hampered by a lack of information about the materials and technologies used in their construction. The Getty Conservation Institute launched its Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative in 2012 with the goal of advancing the practice of conserving twentieth-century heritage, with a focus on modern architecture. The Initiative is intended to help address the needs of the field through research and investigation, including the development of practical conservation solutions, and the creation and distribution of information through training programs and publications. In our early discussions about publications and the dissemination of critical literature, Thomas Jester, the original editor of Twentieth-Century Building Materials, suggested we revise or re-issue this landmark volume, which had been out of print for several years. Originally published under the aegis of the United States Department of the Interior’s National Park Service’s Preservation Assistance Division, Twentieth-Century Building Materials is considered the first in-depth survey of important construction materials used primarily in North America since 1900. Highly regarded by architects, architectural historians, and conservation professionals, it is still a relevant and valuable resource for professionals from various disciplines working in the field of modern heritage. We thank Thomas for editing the original 1995 edition of Twentieth-Century Building Materials and for his assistance in this re-issue. We are also grateful to the National Park Service for supporting the development of this important project, and to Susan Macdonald and Kyle Normandin, who through the Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative have helped give new life to this important publication. We hope that this book will serve conservation professionals, including architects, engineers, conservators, and material scientists, as well as students in those fields, as a resource for the conservation of building materials of the twentieth century—from everyday structures to iconic monumental architecture—and help ensure that these buildings are appropriately safeguarded in the future.
The “dry” material of the past for constructions of today (and tomorrow)
M. Ruta
2020-01-01
Abstract
Over the past few decades it has become increasingly apparent that modern buildings present a unique series of conservation challenges. Many of these buildings have not aged well, and conservation efforts have been hampered by a lack of information about the materials and technologies used in their construction. The Getty Conservation Institute launched its Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative in 2012 with the goal of advancing the practice of conserving twentieth-century heritage, with a focus on modern architecture. The Initiative is intended to help address the needs of the field through research and investigation, including the development of practical conservation solutions, and the creation and distribution of information through training programs and publications. In our early discussions about publications and the dissemination of critical literature, Thomas Jester, the original editor of Twentieth-Century Building Materials, suggested we revise or re-issue this landmark volume, which had been out of print for several years. Originally published under the aegis of the United States Department of the Interior’s National Park Service’s Preservation Assistance Division, Twentieth-Century Building Materials is considered the first in-depth survey of important construction materials used primarily in North America since 1900. Highly regarded by architects, architectural historians, and conservation professionals, it is still a relevant and valuable resource for professionals from various disciplines working in the field of modern heritage. We thank Thomas for editing the original 1995 edition of Twentieth-Century Building Materials and for his assistance in this re-issue. We are also grateful to the National Park Service for supporting the development of this important project, and to Susan Macdonald and Kyle Normandin, who through the Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative have helped give new life to this important publication. We hope that this book will serve conservation professionals, including architects, engineers, conservators, and material scientists, as well as students in those fields, as a resource for the conservation of building materials of the twentieth century—from everyday structures to iconic monumental architecture—and help ensure that these buildings are appropriately safeguarded in the future.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
