Preservation
Publications
Historic Preservation: An Introduction to its History, Principles and Practice,
by Norman Tyler,
W.W. Norton & Company, 2000
Historic: An Introduction to Historic Preservation Principles and Practice
This is the only book that covers the gamut of preservation issues in layperson’s language: the philosophy of the movement, the role of government, the documentation and designation of historic properties, establishing a historic district, sensitive architectural design and planning, preservation technology, and the economics of building rehabilitation, a survey of architectural styles, and an extensive list of preservation resources.
