Austin Parsons
Professor
School of Architecture
Dalhousie University
Canada
Biography
AUSTIN PARSONS Assistant Professor parsons School of Architecture
Research Interest
Professor Parsons has a research interest in both heritage studies and heritage practice. He writes about cultural sustainability, the economics and technology of wood windows, and authenticity. His work contributes both to the academic literature and to preserving and rehabilitating the heritage of Nova Scotia’s built environment. In practice, he is also president of Parsons Lumber Company Limited.
Publications
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Parsons, Austin. "A Convenient Disconnect: When Heritage Matters." The Griffin: A Quarterly Publication of Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia 38, no. 3 (2013): 12–13.
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Parsons, Austin. "Don’t Repair, Replace: Nova Scotia’s True Divided Lights." Conference paper, Sharing Cultures 2013: Third International Conference on Intangible Heritage, Aveiro, Portugal (2013).
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Parsons, Austin. "The Need to Link the Tangible with the Intangible: The Challenges of Infinite Design Life and Perpetual Maintenance." Conference paper, REHAB 2014: International Conference on Preservation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and Structures, Tomar, Portugal (2014).
