In this text, the author poses the question "Why save architecture?", and offers a critical foundation for the preservation and the management of change.

Since the introduction of steel as a building material in the early twentieth century, its superior performance has challenged conventional wisdom about constru

Increasingly, architects are hired to design new work for existing structures. Whether for reasons of preservation, sustainability, or cost-effectiveness, the m

Provides advice for adding additions to older homes, considering balance, transition, public versus private space, and materials; and including photographs, flo

This beautifully illustrated volume presents Ferguson & Shamamian's finest work, including new houses, apartments, alterations and additions, and unbuilt design