Title: The New Zealand period house : a conservation guide /
Authors: Arden, Stuart.; Bowman, Ian, 1957-
Publisher: Random House New Zealand,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Dwellings Conservation and restoration New Zealand.; Dwellings Remodeling New Zealand.; Historic buildings Conservation and restoration New Zealand.; Architecture, Domestic Conservation and restoration New Zealand.
Abstract: "The New Zealand Period House: A Conservation Guide offers solutions for period homes of all eras, from Georgian cottages through Victorian and Edwardian-era villas and California-influenced bungalows to Art Deco, streamlined Moderne and Modern Movement homes. It tells the story of New Zealand house conjstruction and explaisn hows best to preserve, enhance and add to this unique historical legacy."--Back cover.
Contents: Preface -- Part one: Investigating period houses (1. Our interest in period houses ; 2. The principles of conservation ; 3. House building in New Zealand ; 4. Period styles: Georgian, 1800-1860 ; 5. Period styles: Victorian, 1850-1910 ; 6. Period styles: Bungalow, 1910-1940; 7. Period styles: Modernist, 1940-1960 ; 8. Buyiong a period house ; 9. Historical building materials ; 10. The ravages of decay ; 11. Investigating period houses ; 12. Developing a conservation strategy ; 13. Emergency repair ; 14. Practical maintenance ; 15. Seeking specialist advice ; 16. Planning the project ; 17. Making changes to period houses ; 18. Relocating period houses ; 19. Authorities, relevant legislation and consent)