Download or read book Dictionary of Building Preservation written by Ward Bucher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-09-21 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing more than 10,000 entries that cover the entire breadth of building preservation in North America, this is the best source available for definitions of terms used for buildings, parts of buildings, the development of historic structures, technical standards, relevant legal terminology, and preservation practice. It provides detailed information on various historical styles and fashions, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, and current restoration techniques.