{"product_id":"rescue-and-reuse-by-merlin-waterson-9781859467787","title":"Rescue and reuse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric buildings and places play an essential role in the everyday lives of the people of the UK, their cultural identity and the economy. They can inspire creativity and enterprise, bring communities together, and make people happier about where they live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRescue and Reuse\u003c\/em\u003e explores how historic buildings across the UK have been brought back to life through the technical and enabling skills, creativity and sensitivity of architects. Exemplar projects, explored through richly illustrated case studies, demonstrate the value to society of re-using historic buildings, and will inspire a new generation of architects to get involved with community heritage projects at a time of great opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on interviews with architects and their community clients, this book explores the challenges that they face, how they are overcome, and the benefits that follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExemplar projects across the UK demonstrate what can be achieved through the creative use of heritage architecture, providing inspiration for those interested in taking over the ownership of a historic building or adapting one for new uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShows how complex projects can benefit from collaboration between communities, statutory bodies and architects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCelebrates the creativity of architects, their ability to add value, and the role they can play in shaping both our built environment and cultural identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePuts forward a powerful argument for the benefits to society of re-using historic buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607494181100,"sku":"9781859467787","price":104.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781859467787-rescue-and-reuse.jpg?v=1778168407","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/rescue-and-reuse-by-merlin-waterson-9781859467787","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}