Los tratados de construcción históricos británicos siglos XVII y XVIII : análisis de sus contenidos sobre técnicas de construcción y su aplicación en rehabilitación

Historical British construction treatises from the 17th and 18th centuries, often dismissed for their focus on architectural orders, contain valuable practical insights into construction techniques and materials. This study reveals that these treatises—rooted in Italian and French traditions but adapted to British conditions—document detailed knowledge about elements like foundations, walls, windows, chimneys, and stairs, as well as materials such as brick, lime, stone, mortar, and iron. A key finding is the direct link between post-Great Fire of London (1666) reconstruction demands and the codification of new techniques in treatises, with similar but less urgent developments in Edinburgh following fires in 1698. The research compares treaty prescriptions against surviving buildings in London and Edinburgh to validate their practical application. This work is crucial for modern restoration efforts, offering a bridge between historical practices and contemporary conservation challenges.

Puntos Pérez, S. Los tratados de construcción históricos británicos siglos XVII y XVIII : análisis de sus contenidos sobre técnicas de construcción y su aplicación en rehabilitación. https://doi.org/10.5821/dissertation-2117-95832