An introduction to current thinking and techniques related to cross-cultural approaches to preservation technologies. It will survey the philosophies behind cross-cultural approaches to documentation, measurement, recording, and interpretation/evaluation when researching a diverse array of heritage sites. It will explore specific methods in the repair, conservation, and management of buildings, landscapes, and places in diverse social, cultural, and geographical settings. An understanding of different cultural approaches to materials and preservation technologies in the conservation of buildings and places across different parts of the world, including exposure to practices with... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Design 234AA.
