Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice (Second Edition)

He currently serves as chair of the National Council for Preservation Education.Ilene R. . Norman Tyler, FAICP, is faculty and former director of the Urban and Regional Planning program at Eastern Michigan University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a registered architec

Local government officials, historic district commissioners and even owners of historic buildings can all benefit from reading this book.” - Paul Hardin Kapp, Bulletin of the Illinois Geographical Society. It can also be dipped into as needed by preservation volunteers who, after all, form the backbone of American preservation on a community level.” - Preservation Education & Research“An essential resource that should be in the library of any preservationist.” -

Updated throughout, this revised edition addresses new subjects, including heritage tourism and partnering with the environmental community. It is an ideal introduction to the field for students, historians, preservationists, property owners, local officials, and community leaders. 91 line drawings; 69 black-and-white photographs. Historic preservation, which started as a grassroots movement, now represents the cutting edge in a cultural revolution focused on “green” architecture and sustainability. This is the only book to cover the gamut of preservation issues in layman’s language: the philosophy and history of the movement, the role of government, the documentation and designation of historic properties, sensitive architectural designs and planning, preservation technology, and heritage tourism, plus a survey of architectural styles

Emily said Highly Recommended. I got this book as a requirement for my Architecture and Historical Preservation class.I actually enjoy learning and reading about this topic as it gives you a different perspective on what is around you.This book gives you examples of types of architecture styles, gives you pictures for examples and touches base on sustainability topics etc!Even if your not taking a class in this subject. Arador said Great Introduction to Preservation. This book provides a very solid overview of the historic preservation movement in American. It has chapters on architectural styles, the foundation and history of preservation, the legal process of listing sites, the Register of Historic Sites, the differences between historic districts, landmarks, and areas, and preservation economics and planning. The book covers the long term issues ty. "and so far from what I've read it's a great book! It's also helpful that it's extremely easy" according to James. I needed this book for my Historic Preservation class and so far from what I've read it's a great book! It's also helpful that it's extremely easy to read even with out any knowledge of the subject.