Description

The authors are Professor of Architectural History at the Nowegian University of Science and Technology and Director General for the Directorate for Cultural Heritage respectively.
The book provides a comprehensive preservation strategy that may be applied in practice, taking into account different cultures and traditions. It is a response to the needs of the international community for guidelines for the conservation of historic timber structures, and for others wishing to develop their knowledge of the preservation of our wooden cultural heritage. The book will also help those interested in modern building practices that are compatible with sustainable development.