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Donhead Publishing
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Specializes in practical books on building conservation, preservation and heritage. Also publishes the Journal of Architectural Conservation: abstracts online.
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Parabow
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Aims to preserve and reconstruct ancient wooden buildings, involving business and educational partners from eight European countries. News, projects, personnel.
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Old House Journal
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Online magazine. Preservation advice for owners of old homes, restoration directory, products, classifieds, bulletin boards.
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Restoration Trades Exchange
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An online business exchange for the building restoration field in America, featuring directories, job listings, trade forums, regional information.
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The Slate Roof Quarterly
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A free newsletter about the slate roofing industry directed at roofing contractors, architects, roofing materials suppliers, and owners of buildings with slate roofs.
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Building Conservation
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Cathedral Communications provides a directory of building conservation companies, courses and organizations, mainly in the United Kingdom. Also on-line articles and events listing.
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The Conservation Glossary
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Architectural, building and conservation terms explained by Neil Grieve of The Centre for Conservation and Urban Studies, University of Dundee.
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Riwaq - Centre for Architectural Conservation
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Aims to safeguard Palestinian heritage. Projects, including a national register, publications, on-line exhibition of Palestinian tiles.
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Masonry Conservation Research Group
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In the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen describes its research into building stone decay, conservation and historic preservation.
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Preserve and Protect
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A not-for-profit corporation providing space on the web for historic preservation and environmental protection organizations.
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Cultural Heritage Search Engine
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A directory of sites related to the conservation of cultural heritage - the natural and urban landscape. English and Italian.
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Ortygia
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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.
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Cultural Heritage Charters and Standards
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A review of the principal UNESCO and ICOMOS charters and standards for the preservation of cultural heritage by J.K. Gillon.
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Preservation
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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.
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Saving The East's Architectural Heritage
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Series by Lindsay Percival-Straunik on the challenges of preserving the rich architectural heritage of Eastern and Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. From Radio Free Europe.
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USGS National Geologic Lexicon Database
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Find out about US stone names here.
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Historic Buildings and Structures
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An annotated list describing preservation programs developed by the United States National Park Service. Includes both public and professional sections, with links to each program.
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Preservation Alumni
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Independent organization of friends and alumni of the Columbia University Historic Preservation Program.
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Preservation Directory
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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.
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Heritage Preservation Services
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The US National Park Service provides illustrated guidelines for rehabilitating historic properties, preservation briefs, information on tax incentives and a catalog of its publications.
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Walk Through Historic Buildings
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The US National Park Service provides this quick guide to identifying the visual character of a historic building, to be aware of what is important to preserve. Includes a quiz.
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Amsterdam Heritage
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Introduction to the architectural history of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and its preservation, from Municipal Department for Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites.
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Preserve Net
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Cornell University's resource for US preservationists includes listings of job opportunities and conferences, along with a directory of web-sites related to historic preservation.
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European Heritage Network
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The Council of Europe offers a databank on official heritage policies, and a heritage portal.
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Ecole d'Avignon
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Offers courses and consulting in historic preservation, decorative painting, and traditional building techniques. Avignon, France.
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National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
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The U.S. National Park Service provides searchable databases on training, materials, job opportunities, conferences, funding and its grants and projects.
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Pond Lily Mill Restorations
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Ted Hazen supplies extensive, illustrated information on the history and technology of flour milling in America, and the restoration of watermills, with bibliography.
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Conserving the Modern in Canada
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The first conference to be organised in the country that will look at Modernist works from 1945-2005. The conference will be held at Trent University, May 6-8, 2005.
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College Town Life
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Information on the importance of preserving neighborhoods adjacent to campuses in U.S. college towns.
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PreserveLA.com
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A forum and clearinghouse for the latest news, information, and techniques concerning historic preservation and the history of Los Angeles and Southern California.
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Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
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The text of the convention provided by Law-Ref.org is fully indexed and crosslinked with other international documents.
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Parabow
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Aims to preserve and reconstruct ancient wooden buildings, involving business and educational partners from eight European countries. Funded by the European Union. News, projects, personnel.
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Old House Journal
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Where old-house lovers turn on the web. Online magazine.
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Building Conservation
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Cathedral Communications provides a directory of building conservation companies, courses and organizations. Also on-line articles and events listing.
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The Conservation Glossary
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Architectural, building and conservation terms explained by Neil Grieve of The Centre for Conservation and Urban Studies, University of Dundee.
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The Building Conservation Directory
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Online version of the annual publication, with a directory of suppliers and services for the conservation of historic buildings, churches and garden landscapes. Articles, bookshop, training courses and events calendar.
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Amsterdam Heritage
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An introduction to the city's historic buildings and sites. Photographs and information on the architecture and preservation of historic buildings, from the Bureau Monumentenzorg.
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Ecole d'Avignon
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Organisation involved in the preservation of traditional building and painting techniques. Presentation, courses in decorative painting and building restoration techniques.
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Riwaq - Centre for Architectural Conservation
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Aims to safeguard Palestinian heritage. Including a national register, projects, publications, planning and urban development.
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College Town Life
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This site presents information about issues related to student and year-round residents living and working together in college towns across the United States. Listings are grouped into related sections.
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Masonry Conservation Research Group (MCRG)
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Associated with the School of Construction, Property and Surveying, the group conducts research into building stone decay, conservation and historic preservation. Details of staff, research activities, publications, and links to other relevant websites.
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National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
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An office of the National Park Service, NCPTT promotes the preservation of prehistoric and historic resources through its research, technology, training, and grants programs.
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The Conservation Glossary
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Architectural, building and conservation terms explained by Neil Grieve of The Centre for Conservation and Urban Studies, University of Dundee.
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