Visual images play an integral part in the surveying; development and sale of a property. However; obtaining high quality images can often prove a challenging task. Photography for Surveyors provides even the most amateur photographer with the skills required to produce the highest quality images in the day to day surveying environment. With the increasing importance of the visual portfolio and online presence; this book is an essential guide for all those professionals looking to enhance their skills with a camera; and subsequently raise their professional profile.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Historic preservation preserves stories; drives economies; and values the earth.By barefootmegHistoric preservation holds the seeds of renewal. By rehabilitating and restoring buildings that are already imbued with history; character; and a deep sense of place; a community can reinvigorate a flagging economy; create a hub of pedestrian activity; reduce overall energy expenditures; and retain local dollars which in turn creates more jobs; more activity; and more of a sense of ownership throughout the community. Stephanie Meeks drills down into the overwhelmingly positive economic impacts that historic preservation and building reuse can have in American cities. She explains the energy savings that come from reusing an older building rather than scraping it and rebuilding with newly harvested materials. She also cautions preservationists to guard against ignoring cultural sites of value that lie outside the usual focus of rich; powerful; white guys. She encourages communities to involve neighborhoods and property owners at the grassroots level. And she wades headlong into the debate about whether historic preservation leads to gentrification and a loss of affordable housing.This is a very well rounded book that looks at historic preservation from multiple angles. Its rich with data points; real-world examples from across the United States; and encouragements for how preservationists should move forward. I highly recommend it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good ReadBy CustomerStephanie Meeks does a good job articulating the arguments for preserving historic buildings within our urban cores. Historic preservation is a critical component to growth within our cities and adaptive reuse of existing real estate is one of the most environmentally friendly endeavors to expand our housing stock. I applaud her book; though wish it focused more on the good economics related to the Historic Tax Credit.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book belongs in every Historic Preservation Commissioners library. ...By Nancy J MortonThis book belongs in every Historic Preservation Commissioners library. It is a contemporary reference for viable urban living today and tomorrow.
