HERCONS 700 - Heritage Processes (15 pts)🏳
Examines heritage conservation legislation, policy, guidelines and processes. Includes international context as well as New Zealand laws and processes.
Examines heritage conservation legislation, policy, guidelines and processes. Includes international context as well as New Zealand laws and processes.
Examines the assessment of cultural heritage value and the use and preparation of conservation plans to guide heritage conservation work. Coursework comprises the researching and writing of a conservation plan.
Examines the theory and practice of conserving materials commonly found in heritage buildings and artefacts, including stone, brick, timber, concrete and steel.
Examines the investigation of existing building fabric, diagnosis of issues impacting upon the state of repair or the level of comfort, and the adaptation of heritage buildings, including strengthening, energy upgrading, reuse and the design of additions and alterations.
A research project in the field of heritage conservation which may include an internship. Placements and topics to be approved by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning.