Published Resources Details
Conference Paper
- Title
- Why Engineering Heritage Matters
- In
- Engineering Heritage Matters: Conference Papers of the 12th National Conference on Engineering Heritage, Toowoomba, 29 September to 1 Oct 2003
- Imprint
- Engineers Australia, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, 2003, pp. 1-7
- ISBN/ISSN
- 064642775X
- Url
- https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.334531661393609
- Abstract
The paper begins with some general heritage philosophy which applies in the areas of built, natural and indigenous heritage, and explores how that philosophy is viewed or understood by the general public, by enthusiasts and by heritage specialists or professionals. It then moves specifically to engineering heritage and show its value for present and future generations in various ways. It suggests ways of appropriate conservation through reference to the Burra Charter and Engineering Conservation Guidelines. The processes are illustrated through examples of a range of engineering heritage with which the author has been involved. The conclusion drawn is that engineering heritage indeed matters, but its value is enhanced or diminished by the way we handle it.
Related Published resources
isPartOf
- Engineering Heritage Matters: Conference Papers of the 12th National Conference on Engineering Heritage, Toowoomba, 29 Sept to 1 Oct 2003 edited by Sheridan, Norman (Barton, Australian Capital Territory: Engineers Australia, 2003), 183 pp, https://search.informit.org/doi/book/10.3316/informit.064642775X. Details