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Ed FitzGerald
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Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:58 pm |
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If so, how would these be instituted? NPS qualifications? AIA certification?
What do you think? |
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Susan Gordon-Lawson
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Location: Troy, NY
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Preservation Architect here.
I don't think the AIA is the route to go, as not all architects belong to that organization. NPS seems more logical to me as all US architects are subject to their authority, and they do have a preservation focus. Perhaps an initial set of standards could be outlined in a publication by their Heritage Preservation Services division? I imagine there would need to be a committee of architects to first develop the standards - perhaps through some kind of conference, before they'd be adopted by the NPS.
I just returned from a conference about architectural paint research/analysis and they also are struggling with making and instituting standards. |
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david garner
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Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:53 pm |
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what about the existing CFR's? |
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Ed FitzGerald
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Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:22 pm |
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CFR's? The insurance req's? Not sure where these could be useful in determining professional qualifications.
Also, the NPS can only suggest qualifications for private work and then only in cases where there is Federal money involved (i.e. tax incentives, grants, or govm't projects). In any case, I came across a recent job listing for a preservation architect for the NPS that sets out some basic guidelines:
The incumbent serves as specialist in the science and art of architecture with advanced training in historic building materials and the principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques of preserving historic structures. The incumbent is responsible for preparation of scopes of services for A/E contracts, as well as day-to-day administration, management, review and oversight of the products of those contracts, including architectural condition assessments/treatment recommendations, historic structures reports and materials investigations for historic structures. The incumbent also reviews A/E and NPS-prepared construction documents for the treatment of historic structures throughout the National Capital Region to ensure that building codes, preservation regulations, standards and policies and federal laws are met, including completion of 106 Compliance. Ensures contractual requirements, including technical adequacy, preservation design excellence, quality of preservation work, safety and project schedules are met. Historic structures projects may include, but are not limited to: historic houses and outbuildings, theatres, forts, canals, visitor centers, bridges, and parkways.
Conducts on-site investigations of project sites to determine the feasibility of proposed projects, including the development of design alternatives and subsequent analysis to ensure the project is consistent with NPS policies, guidelines, and standards and environmental and cultural compliance laws and regulations.
Incumbent manages and prepares Historic Structure Reports documenting existing conditions and defines treatment actions based on examination of the structure, documentary research, and professional evaluation of all data and manages or prepares other written reports, graphic illustrations, and plans associated with managing and preserving historic structures.
In support of COTR on construction projects, may assist in supervising the preservation treatment phases of projects, including directing day-labor crews and/or providing technical guidance to park day-labor crews, Historic Preservation Training Center crews and contractors.
Conducts on-site investigations of project sites to determine the feasibility of proposed projects, including the development of design alternatives and subsequent analysis to ensure the project is consistent with NPS policies, guidelines, and standards and environmental and cultural compliance laws and regulations.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
* Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of architecture and historic preservation, particularly as they apply to the preservation of historic structures acquired through a degree in architecture from an accredited program and/or graduate study in architectural preservation plus at least two years of full-time experience in the historic preservation.
* Ability to conduct and supervise Section 106 and Section 110 and Section 4F compliance procedures and participate in conflict resolution
* Knowledge of related resources management disciplines such as history, landscape architecture, archeology, ethnography, engineering, and materials conservation the natural sciences to ensure their proper consideration in research, planning, and treatment.
* Ability to manage and perform historical research, conduct field investigations, analyze data, and prepare reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates to support planning for historic structures preservation.
* Knowledge of architectural history and historic and modern construction practices.
* Ability to make and evaluate treatment recommendations and designs using state-of-the-art technology for structural, weatherproofing, mechanical, heating, cooling, plumbing, ventilating, and electrical systems which maximizes the preservation of historic material and character.
* Knowledge of Life/Safety codes, building codes and the ability to apply them to the preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures.
* Ability to apply knowledge about common building materials (wood, masonry, metals, mortar, plasters, paints) to date structures/features, develop treatments, and solve complex material problems.
* Ability to work effectively with park operations responsible for historic structures management in developing treatment and maintenance solutions.
* Ability to communicate the role of historic structure preservation in the NPS mission and a full range of landscape management issues verbally, graphically, and in writing.
* Ability to write clear, concise, thorough and accurate architectural narratives based on research and evaluation of historic structures.
There is also an interesting article by PTN president, Lisa Sasser:
http://crm.cr.nps.gov/archive/20-12/20-12-16.pdf
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austinstrickland
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Tue May 19, 2009 9:19 am |
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Hello Ed,
I want to learn more about the standards like the new concepts, the old standards and the innovations. I want to ask where can I get such resources.
I know about some of the sites but need a recommendation.
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