MIM 322E - Conservation of Historic Buildings & Sites

Course Objectives

1 - Development of sensibility to historic environments
2 - Development of technical skills for the conservation of cultural heritage
3 - Introduction to rules and regulations for design of new buildings in context
4 - Presentation of international organizations concerned with protection of cultural heritage
5- Explain the conservation legislation in Turkey.

Course Description

History and theory of conservation, evaluation of historic buildings and sites. Historic building survey, inspection and recording. Diagnosis of building failures. Restoration techniques (consolidation of materials and structures, reintegration, renovation, reconstruction, etc). Introduction to urban conservation methodology. Listing buildings and spaces of architectural and historic importance, urban conservation plans, integrated conservation. National legislation concerning conservation. Administrative aspects of conservation in Turkey.