TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Since the spread of classical design and construction amongst the upper echelons of British society in the late 17th
century, traditional construction methods have largely fallen by the wayside. Centuries later, as the construction industry
faces up to its environmental responsibilities, this book explores its rich and ancient tradition to provide tried and
trusted solutions to modern day construction problems.
By way of introduction, the ancient and historical lifestyles that dictated the nature of traditional construction are
explored, before focussing on its health and ecological benefits. As well as cultural background, this book includes a
detailed scientific description of traditional building materials and their constituents which draws a sharp contrast with
modern petrochemical-based materials. The studies of traditional buildings included reveal the sustainability of features
such as natural ventilation and breathing walls, and comparisons with modern construction methods show how they
could prevent ‘sick building syndrome’. The author argues that maintenance for long life, by contrast with the modern
concept of life-cycle costing, is at the nub of sustainability and underlies the contribution traditional building
construction can make to tackling climate change.
Over 250 original photographs and over 50 bespoke diagrams illustrate the features, techniques, and characteristics of
traditional construction that could make such a valuable contribution to the industry today. The inclusion of a close
study of how these methods relate to British building regulations makes this book a practical guide for construction
professionals, as well as an authoritative resource for students and policy-makers.
Carole Ryan is Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University, UK, where she was until recently Director and Course
Leader of the MSc in Building Conservation. Prior to that, she was Principal Conservation Officer and Director of
Historic Environment for Shropshire County Council.
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