Octóber 8, 2021 | Friday | 16:00
Attila Déry: Five books about historic architecture. Monument preservation in practice
Terc Kiadó, 2020
the volumes are introduced by: Csaba Nagy, architect
This piece, consisting of five volumes, embraces all foundation methods, different wall materials, the most widely used adhesive and aggregate materials. It deals with the structural elements in separate books, such as walls, vault, stairs; wooden-based ceilings, roofs; steel structures. It dedicates one volume to paints, covering materials, building mechanics either. The books are available independently.
The five books gradually summarize those historic structures, materials and building methods that were in use in previous centuries. Nowadays, our knowledge about it is not adequate, nevertheless, oftentimes there is a need of this information for the renovation of historic buildings. The five volumes about historic architecture is a useful manual of practical monument preservation for planners, clients, builders, art historians of previous eras, and even for everyday persons who seek to renovate their homes.