Carleton University · ARCH 3331

Architectural Conservation Philosophy and Ethics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Analysis of philosophical theories and related approaches to the material transformation of buildings. Micro-histories in architectural conservation theory and practice; overview of historical and contemporary concepts in architectural conservation. Preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adaptive re-use, conservation anamnesis, diagnosis.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies or the Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for ARCH 4200 .
  • Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies or the Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering.
  • Three hour lecture
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Analysis of philosophical theories and related approaches to the material transformation of buildings. Micro-histories in architectural conservation theory and practice; overview of historical and contemporary concepts in architectural conservation. Preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adaptive re-use, conservation anamnesis, diagnosis.

  • Prerequisite(s): Third year standing in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies or the Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for ARCH 4200 .
  • Three hour lecture

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