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Measured Surveys of Historic Buildings: User Requirements and Technical Progress
The requirement for measured surveys of historic buildings is an on-going one. In recent years, more appreciation of this field seems to have developed, partly in relation to technical developments and partly through raised standards in the conservation field. This paper provides an overview of the...
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Published in: | Journal of architectural conservation 2003-07, Vol.9 (2), p.58-81 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | The requirement for measured surveys of historic buildings is an on-going one. In recent years, more appreciation of this field seems to have developed, partly in relation to technical developments and partly through raised standards in the conservation field. This paper provides an overview of the range of current measured survey techniques, the effect of computers and CAD (computer aided drafting), the applications of measured surveys, including advantages and disadvantages, and some advice on briefing and commissioning measured survey work. |
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ISSN: | 1355-6207 2326-6384 |
DOI: | 10.1080/13556207.2003.10785343 |