Jim,
Just thought I would let you know that buildings that have great
historical value and should not be destroyed or altered are called
Listed Buildings in the UK. There are different grades of Listed
buildings, which effect what can be changed or not changed. ie. a
grade one listed building might have more "protection" then a
Listed 2 building.
I know when I first moved and started working in UK I was confused
on some of terms used. I still have to ask people to be very specific
as to not become confused. I'm sure it's the same for UK architects
who decide to work in the USA. It's still English, but so many terms
are used differently. :-)
Take care,
Jude
Date sent: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 23:40:29 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: reasonable adjustments!!!
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> Carie:
>
> I don't kniow the UK term for it, but in the USA an officially
> "Landmarked" building (or sometimes all in a "Historic District" are
> landmarked) -- have restrictionson modifications that alter the
> appearance, or in the latter case are out of character.
> But that can bend (in teh US) if the reason is accessibility, by a
> Waiver (like for an outdoor lift, if it can't fit nside).
>
> IF the buildig owner needed a "Wauver" (or UK equivalent; well, there is
> no way to know if you can get it or not, unless they try.)
>
> But generally 1960's buildings are considered "too young" for 60's
> Landmarking.
>
> Their claim that mere "Design Awards" would have any legal significance,
> in blocking accesibiity renovations, sounds absolutely bogus -- either
> a lie, or the guy has no idea what he's talking about.
>
> I have never heard of the factor of improvements being "temporaty" or
> "removable" -- having any legal significance, other than perhaps
> negating the need for a buildig or "alteration" permit. So that claim
> sounds fake, too, at least in terms of laws & practices where I live.
>
> What improvements are required?
>
>
Judith M. Irving BSc Arch.Envir.
Research / PhD Student
S U R F A C E
Salford University Research Focus on AcCessible Environments
Bridgewater Building
Salford University
Salford, M7 9NU
England
Tel:0161-295-3194
http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/surface
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