Sustainable Building Conservation

Part 1

Evaluations – Theories

The evaluation of concerns regarding climate change can be seen to emanate from, and add weight to, a wide range of political and theoretical agendas. The aim of the first part of this book is to present a diverse range of interests and perspectives that are generated through historical, theoretical and practical research and experience. Certain conclusions overlap and others diverge: the reader is invited to join in with the debate. The chapters set out the conflicts and potential overlaps in the interests of energy conservation and building conservation. The relevance and necessary adjustment of qualitative and quantitative frames of reference are introduced alongside the various expertise of the contributors. ...