Historic Building Conservation and Sustainability

A checklist to inspire the spread of innovative conservation strategies to meet list century challenges of climate change and responsible living.

A Capital Story

Dihli, Dilli, Dhillika, Dehli, whose ancient remains tell the stories of former empires, is one of the oldest cities in the world. In 1911, almost one hundred years ago, the King of England, George V at his coronation durbar announced that the imperial capital would be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi. New Delhi, the 16th city, took 20 years to build.

This small booklet talks about the making of the New Delhi, its architects, how the site was chosen, the design and architectural features of Rashtrapati Bhavan and other buildings in the vicinity. The booklet celebrates one of the most beautiful capital cities of the world and draws attention to the need to protect Delhi’s historical and cultural legacy.

The Book available both in English and Hindi, Rs 150/- each

DVD on Heritage and Harmony

This film series Heritage and harmony aims at fostering an understanding and appreciation of the diverse culture of India, the many faiths and the plurality of our cultural expression be it; architecture, sculpture, painting, performing arts like music, dance or intangible heritage like beliefs, rituals, history and philosophy.

The film is designed as a teaching aid on how to involve school children in learning about the rich local tangible and intangible heritage of their city, so as to make heritage education exciting, interactive and educational.

Price (For members only)

India Subcontinent: Rs 150/- (postage extra)

INDIAN CULTURE FOR EVERYONE

The book is designed to introduce India's rich cultural heritage to young people around the world. This book explores 10,000 years of history, and brings to it the richness and variety of cultures and communities that live in India. It offers kaleidoscopic glimpses of India and is designed for young people to understand and appreciate this diverse land. 

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India Subcontinent: Rs 300/- (postage extra)

HANDS ON HERITAGE

Hands on Heritage is a handbook with activities, worksheets, and several exciting and innovative ideas on how to have fun while we learn about India's rich cultural and natural heritage.

The book is divided into 3 sections: Natural Heritage, Built Heritage and Living Heritage. Each section has a set of activities, back ground information, ready-to-do worksheets and suggestions on heritage awareness that can be adapt to ones requirements.

Price (For members only)

Indian Subcontinent: Rs 200/- (postage extra)
Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in

KIDSPEAK PEACE DIARY

Kidspeak peace is an everlasting diary with only dates, and one can record important days, birthdays, anniversaries, achievements and events that you would like to remember forever. This peace diary is composed of student drawings and writings on peace and ahimsa.

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Indian Subcontinent: Rs 100/- (postage extra)
Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in

DELHI – A THOUSAND YEARS OF BUILDING BY LUCY PECK

INTACH Roli Guide to Delhi

This book provides insights into Delhi’s built heritage and weaves in interesting anecdotes from the city’s past. From early Sultanate Delhi to New Delhi, the author traces the architectural influences of each period of the city’s past and brings to attention even the lesser known ruins found scattered throughout Delhi. This accessible guide to Delhi’s rich architectural heritage includes photographs, line drawings, and maps of all areas covered. Aimed at both local inhabitants as well as the interested visitor the book includes over 600 structures and walking routes for each area covered.

Price (For members only)

Indian Subcontinent: Rs 500/- (postage extra)

TREES OF DELHI: BUILDING, TREES, BIRDS BY PRADIP KRISHEN

Trees of Delhi introduces you to every tree you are likely to see in the city or in semi-wilderness areas like the Ridge. The book covers 2500 species; is written in simple language and has over 1100 full colour photographs with extensive notes about the most common tree species, index to both local and scientific names and tips on some of the best places to see trees in Delhi.

Price (For members only)

Indian Subcontinent: Rs 799/- (postage extra)

Conservation Briefs

What are Lime Mortars by Gurmeet S. Rai and Paromita Desarkar

Provides technical advice on the production, application, practices and post application care of lime mortar, both in conservation and building construction activities.

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Indian Subcontinent: Rs 150/- (postage extra)
Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in 

Historic Gardens: Making an Inventory by Priyaleen Singh

 India has a rich garden design tradition from sacred groves to botanical gardens, courtyard gardens of havelis to palaces that form a valuable part of our heritage. This inventory serves to create awareness of historic gardens as an important component of heritage and encourages research on the subject of garden design.

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Indian Subcontinent: Rs 150/- (postage extra)
Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in

Identification of Documentation of Built Heritage in India by Divay Gupta

Documentation is the single most powerful tool for conservation and management of the rich, diverse heritage of our nation. This compilation is a part of the RecorDim initiative to help bridge the gap related to documentation needs of built heritage in India for all those committed to improving the application of recording and information management in heritage conservation.

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Indian Subcontinent: Rs 150/- (postage extra)
Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in 

Conserving Mughal Garden Waterworks by James L. Wescoat Jr.

Surveys the science and practice of conservation of Mughal garden waterworks at the turn of the present century. This is the monograph of the first Sir Bernard Feilden Lecture delivered in 2006 by Prof. James Wescoat, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Illinois, USA.

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Indian Subcontinent: Rs 150/- (postage extra)
Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in

Why Use Lime by Sangeeta Bais

Explains the properties of lime and why lime mortar is an appropriate binding material in historic structures and vernacular buildings. It stresses the need to use appropriate technology and methodology for heritage conservation.

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Indian Subcontinent: Rs 150/- (postage extra)
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Conserving Timber Structure in India by Benny Kuriakose

A reference book for architects, engineers and those involved in timber and historic building conservation. It deals with various types of timber available in India, their physical properties and different treatments for both intrinsic and extrinsic causes of timber decay and deterioration.

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Indian Subcontinent: Rs 150/- (postage extra)
Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in 

Conservation Brief-Heritage Conservation-Legislative and Organizational Policies for India - Shyam Chainani

This 8th edition of the Conservation Briefs provides an introduction to the legislative policies available for use in heritage preservation. This book is designed as an easy reference for government agencies local authorities, ngo’s and activists who wish to preserve their heritage.

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Indian Subcontinent: Rs 150/- (postage extra)
Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in

Special Offer

Set of 8 Conservation Briefs

Indian Subcontinent: Rs 800/- (postage extra)

Overseas: write to intach@del3.vsnl.net.in