Citation
(2011), "Measured and Drawn: Techniques and Practice for the Metric Survey of Historic Buildings", Structural Survey, Vol. 29 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ss.2011.11029aae.009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2011, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Measured and Drawn: Techniques and Practice for the Metric Survey of Historic Buildings
Article Type: Recent publications From: Structural Survey, Volume 29, Issue 1
Measured and Drawn sets out to show how, through working closely with historians, conservators and archaeologists, optimum documentation can be achieved by metric survey. It explains how the balance between precision, cost and time when applying metric technologies to heritage documentation can be achieved by choosing an appropriate method and making sure project information requirements are understood by all from the start. Measured and Drawn examines control, detail and procurement, and concludes with case studies of metric survey projects undertaken on historic buildings and structures ranging from Battle Abbey Courthouse to the nave ceiling at Peterborough Cathedral. The second edition is prepared in response to the publication of English Heritage’s Conservation Principles: policies and guidance for the sustainable management of the historic environment (2008) which has placed documenting and learning from decisions as a core principle, with accessible records recognised as essential to the conservation process. The principles outline the need for adequate records in managing change to significant places. Published by English Heritage (ISBN 9781848020474) the book is priced at £20.00.