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Journal of Architectural Conservation the international journal for historic buildings, monuments and places   Consultant Editors: Professor Vincent Shacklock Elizabeth Hirst Professor Norman R. Weiss Professor Peter Swallow Bob Kindred MBE   Managing Editor: Jill Pearce

As the leading authority in its field, the international Journal of Architectural Conservation provides invaluable guidance on policy, practice and technical developments. Encouraging debate on a broad variety of conservation issues, this peer reviewed Journal with its high academic and professional standards fulfils its ambition to illuminate, question and inform.

For conservation research and innovative practice…

Appealing to an international professional and academic readership, with its wide-ranging review of research and innovative practice, it offers a valuable resource on:

• Building types

• Building materials and their conservation

• Recent case studies

• Developments in specific construction techniques

• Research results from key investigations

Current and Future Papers include:

• Belton Boathouse – A Review of its Repair and Restoration for the National Trust  Nick Cox

• ‘Where Shall She Live?’: The history and designation of housing for working women in London 1880-1925 Emily Gee

• Impacts of Fire on Stone-Built Heritage: An Overview Miguel Gomez-Heras et al

• Fills for the Repair of Marble – a brief survey Jonathan Kemp

• Egryn: Conservation of a Working Farm Elizabeth Green

• Application of Infrared Thermography to Historic Building Investigation  Jonathan Spodek and Elisabetta Rosina

• The Conservation of Coral Buildings on Saudi Arabia's Northern Red Sea Coast Aylin Orbasli

• Environmental Control in National Trust Properties Linda Bullock

• Conservation of Astronomical Observatories Eliss Sharpe

• Cantilevered Staircases Ian Hume

Special issues of the Journal of Architectural Conservation

Conservation of Modern Architecture, July 2007 (Vol. 13, No 2), explores the current philosophical, policy and technical concerns for the protection and maintenance of modern buildings. It also presents examples of international projects relating to these themes.

Architectural Conservation: Issues and Developments, November 2006 (Vol. 12, No. 3),  offers contributions from leading practitioners and scholars presenting an assessment of the current state of conservation in the UK.

Cleaning Techniques in Conservation Practice, November 2005 (Vol. 11, No. 3), includes papers from Europe, North America and Australia.

Obituary: Professor John Ashurst (1937 -2008)

From the reviews:

I value the Journal for its contribution to the discussion about the policy and practice in conservation, and for the fine balance it strikes between practical information and academic credentials. 

Natalie Bull, President, Association for Preservation Technology International 

An indispensable mixture of readable papers, essential CPD and background reading for accredited conservation professionals.

Lawrance Hurst BSc, FCGI, CEng, FISructE, FBEng, Hurst, Pierce & Malcolm Consulting Engineers

This is one of the most useful and well respected journals in the field. We make a point of retaining all issues and use them for reference.

Pat Gibbons, Scottish Lime Centre Trust

One of the few regular publications for the North American market that includes European papers on preservation. It is nicely polished and provides a good variety of information.

Thomas H. Taylor, Jr, Chief Architectural Conservator, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

I enjoyed the current issue of your Journal, and in particular the thoughtful articles about philosophies of urban conservation.

Donald Insall, Donald Insall Associates