CONSERVATION OF HISTORICAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 1N URBAN SEITINGS

Abstract

Historical areas and built heritage are important elements which contribute to create imageand identity of a city. Its creativity and diversity arc evidence of human progress andessential factor in development. Residential properties constitute a considerable portion ofthe built heritage and it is the major land use in a city's functional structure,

The characteristics such as architectural features, internal design, materials used forconstruction of houses enrich our knowledge and understanding of the way we used to live,Those historical structures give pleasure to people, form a valuable economic, social andeducational resource, They are also legacies of our past.

Many residential properties of important historical value in urban settings are confrontedwith a situation where they are either neglected or destroyed due to various reasons, Thevalues inherent in such properties are rarely recognized and appreciated, The issues anddifficulties in conservation and management of old residential buildings in the context ofurban development are analyzed and discussed in this paper.