Nigel Walter , Andrew Mottram
Buildings for Mission: A complete guide to the care, conservation and development of churches
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848257603
- author:
- Nigel Walter , Andrew Mottram
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canterbury Press Norwich
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.9 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Architecture, Types of Architecture
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide offers expert advice on every aspect of caring for churches, from medieval masonry to multimedia electronic systems. Written by a leading church architect and a heritage buildings specialist, it provides practical and essential information on a wide range of topics, including heating, lighting, and energy efficiency, as well as installing kitchens and dealing with damp.
It also covers important issues such as making your building accessible, dealing with bats, and health and safety, as well as providing a step-by-step guide to planning and implementing an extension or reordering project. An annual calendar of basic church care, a church health checklist, and a basic church buildings audit are also included.
Perfect for anyone involved in the care and maintenance of church buildings, this handbook offers a wealth of practical advice and expert guidance to help you keep your church in good condition and make it a vibrant and welcoming space for your community.