Chapter 8. Conserving Buildings of the Modern Movement
- Michael Forsyth
Published Online: 15 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470691823.ch8
Copyright © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Understanding Historic Building Conservation
Additional Information
How to Cite
Winter, J. (2008) Conserving Buildings of the Modern Movement, in Understanding Historic Building Conservation (ed M. Forsyth), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470691823.ch8
Editor Information
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Bath
Publication History
- Published Online: 15 APR 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405111720
Online ISBN: 9780470691823
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- building conservation;
- British buildings;
- modernism;
- British climate;
- modern movement buildings
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Utopia
How is the Modern Movement Different?
Why do People Consult Architects?
Poor Fit
The Need for More Space
Bad Detailing
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Poor Energy Performance
Colour
Conclusion
Endnotes