The book is well written and easy to read. It is well illustrated, and has a number of tables and guidance that could be regarded as checklists. The book is beautifully organized, illustrated, formatted, and a pleasure to read. The ten-book series is without a doubt the most comprehensive text in the field of building conservation. Handsomely describes building environments and their impacts on performance. It captures the process of building conservation at an important moment. It sets the stage for new developments. Rose, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.