ARCHITECTURE

Back Against the Wall. Washington, D.C. ; National Trust for Historic Preservation, n.d. 18 minute video, co-sponsored by Preservation Trust of Vermont and the Vermont Natural Resources Council, which raises compelling questions about the effects of megastore development on a community.

Bowsher, Alice Meriwether. Design Review in Historic Districts: A Handbook for Virginia Review Boards. Washington, D.C.: Preservation Press/ National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1978/1980. Despite its subtitle, this book contains useful and generally applicable information on design review procedures, criteria development, architectural surveying, building public support, and more.

Fleming, Ronald Lee. Facade Stories: Changing Faces of Main Street Storefronts and How to Care for Them. Cambridge (MA) and New York: The Townscape Institute and Hastings House Publishers, 1982. Thirty-eight case studies of facade rehabilitation and restoration projects from across America which illustrate a host of preservation issues and philosophies.

Fleming, Ronald Lee. Saving Face: How Corporate Franchise Design Can Respect Community Identity. Chicago: American Planning Association, 1994. Report shows how to advocate for franchise design that respects community character and neighborhood architectural style. Uses a series of color photos to illustrate the consequences of change in scale, material s, site configuration, and style. Case studies of communities that have effectively negotiated for compatible franchise design.

Highfield, D. The Construction of New Buildings Behind Historic Facades. New York; Capman & Hall (British), 1991. Provides in depth treatment of the philosophy and techniques of construction behind historic facades, details the design and technical problems and solutions, discusses the planning and decision-making process, presents design criteria for facade-retention schemes, and presents eight case studies.

How Superstore Sprawl Can Harm Communities (And What Citizens Can Do About It). Washington, D.C. : National Trust for Historic Preservation, n.d. Provides citizens with necessary background to make informed decisions about superstore development on community outskirts.

Mintz, Norman. A Practical Guide to Storefront Rehabilitation. New York: Preservation League of New York State, 1977. Short, hands-on guide to basic facade rehabilitation issues and procedures.

Nicholson,M.P. Architectural Management. New York: Chapman & Hall (British), 1992. Based on the 1992 International Symposium on Architectural Management, the publication treats the new, interdisciplinary field of architectural management. Discusses the management of design, construction and buildings in use, and diverse aspects of architecture in a management perspective, such as quality and cost-efficiency, building performance, etc.

Old and New Architecture Design Relationship. Explores the issues and methods surrounding the integration of new architectural infill or facades with adjacent existing and historic structures. Guidelines and design review procedures are discussed.

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