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Video: Getty Seismic Adobe Project Video from the GCI's Seismic Stabilization of Historic Structures (1990-1996) project. |
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Stone Conservation: An Overview of Current Research This is the second edition authored by Eric Doehne and C.A. Price. |
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Palace Sculptures of Abomey Palace Sculptures of Abomey: History Told on Walls. Available in five sections as downloadable PDFs. |
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The Conservation of Decorated Surfaces on Earthen ... Proceedings from this 2004 colloquium organized by the GCI and National Park Service. |
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Alkoxysilanes and the Consolidation of Stone Synthesizes of literature on the use of alkoxysilanes in stone consolidation |
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Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments |
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Conservation and Seismic Strengthening of Byzantine ... Results of a four-year study of seismic retrofitting techniques for these ancient churches. |
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Planning and Engineering Guidelines for the Seismic ... Guidelines are the result of 12 years of research undertaken by the Getty Seismic Adobe Project (GASP) on seismic stabilization of historic adobe structures. |
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World Rock Art One of the word's leading experts, Jean Clottes, provides an engaging overview of rock art worldwide. |
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Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative This initiative seeks to identify and address conservation challenges to modern architecture through a research and implementation program. |
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Earthen Architecture Initiative Overview and details of a Getty Conservation Institute initiative to advance the conservation of earthen architecture worldwide. |
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Stone Deterioration & Treatment (1986–1991) Overview and details of a past Getty Conservation Institute program of research into the deterioration and treatment of stone materials. |
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Permanence and Application of Conservation Materials (1983 ... Overview and details of a past GCI program of research into the permanence and application of conservation materials. |
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Adobe Consolidation (1988–1995) A summary of a Getty Conservation Institute project that carried out long-term research on adobe consolidation at Fort Selden, New Mexico. |
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Chaco Canyon (1991–1996) Overview of a past Getty Conservation Institute project in Chaco Canyon to investigate protective strategies for preserving archaeological sites. |
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Poultice Desalination of Porous Building Materials 2010 Details of a workshop on poultice desalination of building materials in New Orleans, May 2010. |
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Terra (1998–2005) Overview and details of a past GCI project that promotes earthen architectural heritage conservation through international cooperation. |
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Desalination of Porous Building Materials (2006–2010) Overview of a past GCI project to establish guidelines for conservators on the use of desalination systems for building materials. |
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Valley of the Queens A summary of a Getty Conservation Institute project for the conservation and management of the Valley of the Queens in Luxor, Egypt. |
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Lime Mortars and Plasters (1998–2009) Overview and details of a Getty Conservation Institute project that focuses on the preservation of lime mortars and plasters. 
Nanostructure & Behavior
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Nanostructure & Behavior
Comparison
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Eames House Conservation Project A collaborative project to develop a long-term conservation management and maintenance plan for the 1949 home of Ray and Charles Eames. |
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Salt Research (2003–2008) Overview and details of a GCI project to improve understanding of deterioration due to salts, and to develop mitigation and conservation procedures |
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Seismic Stabilization of Historic Structures (1990–1996) Overview and details of a past GCI project that focused on researching methods to provide seismic stabilization for historic buildings. |
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Injection Grouts for the Conservation of Architectural Surfaces Details of a Getty Conservation Institute project to evaluate injection grouts for conservation of architectural surfaces. |
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International Course on Stone Conservation (SC13) An advanced international course in the conservation of stone—to be held in Rome, Italy, April-July 2013. |
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Maya Initiative (1999–2009) Overview and details of a past GCI initiative to reinforce and develop conservation practices in order to resolve common problems in the Maya region. |
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Magnesian Limestone Project (2004–2009) Overview of a Getty Conservation Institute project to develop conservation interventions for magnesian limestone. |
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Xunantunich (1992–1996) Overview and details of a past Getty Conservation Institute project for the conservation of the Maya site, Xunantunich, in Belize. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, February 2009 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, February 2011 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, October 2010 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, December 2009 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, February 2010 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Assessment Report on Shuxiang Temple Assessment Report on Shuxiang Temple, Chengde - available in 12 sections as downloadable PDFs. |
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Conference: 6th Int'l Conference - Conservation of Earthen ... Summary of a conference held in 1990 that focused on the importance of earth as a building material in the Americas. |
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Conference: Seismic Protection of Historic Buildings and ... An international colloquium that reviewed seismic stabilization of historic buildings and monuments sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Conference: In Situ Archaeological Conservation (1986) Summary of a forum to discuss the problems associated with conserving archaeological materials, with special regard for sites and those objects which remain in situ. |
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Terra 2008 Proceedings from this 2008 conference on the study and conservation of earthen architectural heritage held in Bamako, Mali. |
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GCI Project Terra Bibliography A bibliography of literature on earthen architecture. Part of the GCI Project Bibliography series. |
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Incentives for the Preservation and Rehabilitation of Historic ... Guidebook for homeowners in Los Angeles to identify financial, tax, and regulatory incentives of benefit to owners of older residential properties. |
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The Los Angeles Historic Resource Survey Report: Full text Report from the GCI's L.A. Historic Resource Survey project gives Los Angeles a workable blueprint for conducting a citywide historic resources survey. |
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Stone Conservation: An Overview of Current Research. ... This is the second edition authored by Eric Doehne and C.A. Price. |
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Stone Conservation: An Overview of Current Research First edition by C.A. Price. Emphasis is on stone as a material. Little reference to mortars and no consideration of the structural performance of stone masonry. |
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Between Two Earthquakes: The Management of Cultural ... This handbook investigates issues related to the management and protection of historic structures, sites, and monuments in seismic zones. |
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Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation A publication on the use of epoxy resins in building stone treatments. |
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Conserving Twentieth-Century Built Heritage: A Bibliography An extensive subject bibliography on the conservation of modern architectural materials. |
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Lectures on Materials Science for Architectural Conservation Based on notes and sketches prepared by Giorgio Torraca for an undergraduate course titled |
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Fort Selden Adobe Test Wall Project, Phase I, Final Report Results of the Adobe Test Wall Project to test a wide range of protective coatings, wall caps, and wall foundation treatments on adobe. Published in 2000. |
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Preservation of Lime Mortars and Plasters Bibliography A full text document. |
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Conference: 10th Int'l Conference on the Study & ... A summary of the 10th International Conference on the Study and Conservation of Earthen Architecture, held February 2008 in Bamako, Mali, West Africa. |
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Newsletter 14.1 Spring 1999 Newsletter article examining a Getty Conservation Institute research project to retrofit historic adobe structures. |
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Newsletter 16.1 Spring 2001 Newsletter article examining Project Terra, a collaboration to foster the development of earthen architecture conservation. |
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Newsletter 16.1 Spring 2001 Newsletter feature article on developments, issues, and research in the conservation of earthen architecture. |
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Newsletter 16.1 Spring 2001 Newsletter discussion with three international specialists in the conservation of earthen architecture.. |
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Eames House Conservation (News Item) GCI and Eames Foundation are developing a conservation & maintenance plan for house. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012. |
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Newsletter 16.1 Spring 2001 Newsletter article examining conservation challenges associated with the World Heritage Site of Joya de Cerén, El Salvador. |
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Modern Architecture Initiative (News Item) GCI launches a new initiative to advance conservation of 20th-century heritage. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012. |
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Lectures on Materials Science for Architectural Conservation Based on notes and sketches prepared by Giorgio Torraca for an undergraduate course titled “Chemistry of the Environment and of Cultural Property.” |
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Epoxy Resins in Stone Conservation (1992) A publication on the use of epoxy resins in building stone treatments. |
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GCI Lime Mortars & Plasters Bibliography: Sorted General ... A full text document. |
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Fort Selden Adobe Test Wall Project, Phase I, Final Report Results of the Adobe Test Wall Project to test a wide range of protective coatings, wall caps, and wall foundation treatments on adobe. Published in 2000. |
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GCI Lime Mortars and Plasters Bibliography: Sorted by Author Emphasis on technical studies of ancient materials and modern, compatible materials for their conservation. Part of the GCI Project Bibliography series. |
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Incentives for the Preservation of Historic Homes (2004) Guidebook for homeowners in Los Angeles to identify financial, tax, and regulatory incentives of benefit to owners of older residential properties. |
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Los Angeles Historic Resource Survey Report Report from the GCI’s L.A. Historic Resource Survey project gives Los Angeles a workable blueprint for conducting a citywide historic resources survey. |
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Stone Conservation: An Overview of Current Research (1996) First edition by C.A. Price. Emphasis is on stone as a material. Lttle reference to mortars and no consideration of the structural performance of stone masonry. |
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GCI Project Terra Bibliography: Sorted by Author A bibliography of literature on earthen architecture. Part of the GCI Project Bibliography series. |
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GCI Project Terra Bibliography: Sorted by General Category A bibliography of literature on earthen architecture. Part of the GCI Project Bibliography series. |
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MOSAIKON Update (News Item) Information on recent technician training and model field-project work for this initiative. From Vol. 27.2, Fall 2012 |
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Archaeological Sites: Conservation and Management (News ... This book on conservation and management of these sites is now available for purchase. From Vol. 27.2, Fall 2012 |
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Chinese Colleagues at the GCI (News Item) Colleagues arrived for a 3-month training and capacity building program. From Vol. 27.2, Fall 2012 |
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