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In a fast-changing world, architectural forms can function as tangible links to the past. As importantly, these physical forms embody the intangible element of local identity. This completely new third edition of Conservation of Architectural Heritage provides planners, architects, environmentalists and interested readers around the world with fresh insights into the urgent and vitally important work of conserving architectural heritage. It examines how architectural heritage functions in a wide diversity of landscapes and social environments and argues for its significance in preserving, refreshing and restoring local identities, as well contributing to an understanding of the cultural history of world. At the same time, it offers insight into many practical processes that have been undertaken around the world to identify and implement appropriate forms of architectural heritage conservation and restoration, and effective …