Building Conservation - Cathedral Communications provides a directory of building conservation companies, courses and organizations, mainly in the United Kingdom. Also on-line articles and events listing.
The Conservation Glossary - Architectural, building and conservation terms explained by Neil Grieve of The Centre for Conservation and Urban Studies, University of Dundee.
Cultural Heritage Charters and Standards - A review of the principal UNESCO and ICOMOS charters and standards for the preservation of cultural heritage by J.K. Gillon.
Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe - International initiative coordinated by UNESCO, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation for the protection and promotion of South-East European cultural heritage.
Cultural Heritage Search Engine - A directory of sites related to the conservation of cultural heritage - the natural and urban landscape. English and Italian.
Donhead Publishing - Specializes in practical books on building conservation, preservation and heritage. Also publishes the Journal of Architectural Conservation: abstracts online.
Ecole d'Avignon - Offers courses and consulting in historic preservation, decorative painting, and traditional building techniques. Avignon, France.
European Heritage Network - The Council of Europe offers a databank on official heritage policies, and a heritage portal.
Heritage Preservation Services - The US National Park Service provides illustrated guidelines for rehabilitating historic properties, preservation briefs, information on tax incentives and a catalog of its publications.
Masonry Conservation Research Group - In the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen describes its research into building stone decay, conservation and historic preservation.
Old House Journal - Online magazine. Preservation advice for owners of old homes, restoration directory, products, classifieds, bulletin boards.
Ortygia - Architect Sergio Tinè uses his experience of conserving historic buildings in the island of Ortygia to propose a code of professional practice for urban conservation.
Pond Lily Mill Restorations - Ted Hazen supplies extensive, illustrated information on the history and technology of flour milling in America, and the restoration of watermills, with bibliography.
Preservation - Umbrella and portal for interrelated sites intended to help meet needs of the US preservation community. Sections include education and training, partnerships, networking, trades, resources.
Preservation Alumni - Independent organization of friends and alumni of the Columbia University Historic Preservation Program.
Preservation Directory - Resources and research tools for historic preservation and cultural resource management in the US. Lists preservation organizations, programs, historic property for sale, news and events.
Preserve and Protect - A not-for-profit corporation providing space on the web for historic preservation and environmental protection organizations.
PreserveLA.com - A forum and clearinghouse for the latest news, information, and techniques concerning historic preservation and the history of Los Angeles and Southern California.
Restoration Trades Exchange - An online business exchange for the building restoration field in America, featuring directories, job listings, trade forums, regional information.
Riwaq - Centre for Architectural Conservation - Aims to safeguard Palestinian heritage. Projects, including a national register, publications, on-line exhibition of Palestinian tiles.
Arnett-Fullen House - Kate Remley and Dylan Williams introduce this fanciful Victorian Gothic-Revival house in Boulder Colorado. Includes history, historic and modern photographs, and the story of the renovations.
Barn Again! - A US program to preserve historic farm buildings sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Successful Farming magazine. Articles, awards, photo tour, bibliography.
BBC Restoration - A TV series which asks viewers to vote for which one of 30 historic British buildings should be restored. Information about the buildings and instructions on how to donate.
Bonsall Field Barn Project - Project dedicated to the conservation and rebuilding of approximately 120 ancient field barns on Bonsall Moor, Derbyshire, England.
Cardigan Townscape Heritage Initiative - A programme by Ceredigion County Council with support from other bodies to regenerate historic buildings within this Welsh town. Includes examples of properties before and after renovation, and tips on looking after historic buildings.
Chicago Historic Landmark - Aims to preserve the neo-classical Church of Shrine of Christ the King in Chicago. Includes a history, description of its present state, details of the restoration plans, and how to donate.
Church House, South Tawton, Devon - Follows the restoration project on this 15th-century community building. Also gives details of facilities provided for educational visits, exhibitions, and other communal events.
Conserving Tibetan Monasteries - The China Exploration and Research Society and Kham Aid Foundation provide information on their project to repair Buddhist monasteries and their mural paintings.
Copped Hall Trust - Seeks to restore what is at present the burnt out shell of a fine Georgian mansion in Essex, England. Details of the trust, history, education and future.
Harris and Pearson Office Buildings - Restoration project of the office buildings of the former Harris and Pearson Brickworks in Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, West Midlands. Includes recollections of former workers.
Historic Lawrence Barn - The Lawrence Barn in Hollis, New Hampshire, is a double English-style timber-framed barn with yet a third addition, one of perhaps a half-dozen still remaining in New England. It is to be reconstructed as community center.
John's Modern Cabins News - News of historic preservation efforts on Route 66, "the Main Street of America". John's Modern Cabins is an old tourist court just a few miles south of Rolla, Missouri.
Marmaduke Forster House - This Victorian house in Pleasantville , NY, was restored and revived to become an award-winning office space. Includes history and images.
The McPike Mansion - House in Alton, Illinois, built in 1869 to designs by Lucas Pfeiffenberger. History, restoration progress, paranormal claims, events, media mentions and visitor information.
Nelson's Column Restoration 2006 - Describes the conservation and repair of the statue of Nelson in Trafalgar Square, London, and associated stonework by the firm, David Ball Restoration Ltd (DBR). Photographs with slideshow, the project, history and the team.
Old Brewhouse - Project to convert the Italianate former Olympia Brewhouse in Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington, USA into a regional arts and cultural center. Includes an explanatory drawing, photographs and proposal (in pdf format).
The Old Bridge of Mostar - General Engineering explains its restoration of this elegant historic bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and offers free CD-ROMs of its plan for the restoration of the town of Mostar.
Our Victorian House - Restoration and renovation of a Victorian house in Kirkcaldy, Scotland.
The Read House - This Federal style house in Illinois, built in 1847, needs to be saved. Owners Wade and Tara Scharlau present its history and solicit donations towards its preservation.
Sacred Stones - Restoration and reconstruction at Vina in California of the 12th century Spanish Cistercian chapter house of Santa Maria de Ovila. Includes a history by Margaret Burke, photographs, and reports in pdf format.
Save the Bowen - Aims to save the historic Bowen building of the Bartonville State Hospital, Illinois. Includes plans and photographs.
Weedpatch Camp - The Arvin Federal Government Camp for migrant workers was portrayed as Weedpatch Camp in John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath". Information about the preservation of the camp, photographs and history are provided.
The Westcott House Foundation - Preserving a house built around 1904 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Mission, biography of Wright, the history and restoration of the house, features and links.
The Winsford Trust - Aims to raise funds to restore the Winsford Cottage Hospital, which is an arts and crafts building in Devon, England, designed by Charles F. A. Voysey. Includes photographs and original plans.
Deutsche Welle: Celebrating Dresden's Frauenkirche - Destroyed during the final months of World War II, Dresden's Baroque Church of Our Lady has been rebuilt to its former glory during the past decade, serving as a symbol of reconciliation in reunited Germany. (October 28, 2005)
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