Conservation

Definition of heritage, what is an historic building? Introduction to architectural conservation of buildings of importance – definition, nature, purpose and scope. Values in conservation; Ethics of conservation building conservation legislation etc.

Causes of defects and decay of a heritage structure. Natural agents of deterioration and loss.

Preparatory Preparatory Procedures for Documentation, Conservation. Role Heritage Intangible - - - - procedures for conservation. Initial inspection, Continuing Analysis of the documentation. or need of documentation for the conservation & restoration of the any built form, Heritage precincts or any sort of tangible and heritage. Listing of the Region or Precincts for generating a data base of the heritage properties. Development of regional level maps for various types of heritages. (Heritage site maps, Heritage land-use maps). Buildings and Precincts typology study according to is usage, Architectural style, religion (study of demography and its comparison past and present) study. Building material, Construction techniques of Heritage structures in various typologies of buildings with respect to time.

Introduction to various charters their significance and their role in guiding our conservation policies and guidelines or regional level and structural level (special reference to Barra and Venice charter).

Literature case study of Red Fort (available on ASI web site) and site visit of ASI protected heritage buildings (in local city/town) and along with condition assessment techniques and methods.