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Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
The text of the convention provided by Law-Ref.org is fully indexed and crosslinked with other international documents.
http://law-ref.org/HERITAGE/
Amsterdam Heritage
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.
http://www.bmz.amsterdam.nl/adam/index_e.h...
Parabow
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.
http://www.grampus.co.uk/parabow/
The Building Conservation Directory
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.
http://www.buildingconservation.com/
Donhead Publishing
Specializes in practical books on building conservation, preservation and heritage. Also publishes the Journal of Architectural Conservation: abstracts online.
http://www.donhead.com
USGS National Geologic Lexicon Database
Find out about US stone names here.
http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Geolex/geolex_home.h...
The Conservation Glossary
Architectural, building and conservation terms explained by Neil Grieve of The Centre for Conservation and Urban Studies, University of Dundee.
http://www.trp.dundee.ac.uk/research/gloss...
Ecole d'Avignon
Organisation involved in the preservation of traditional building and painting techniques. Presentation, courses in decorative painting and building restoration techniques.
http://www.ecole-avignon.com/
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.
http://www.epreservation.net
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.
http://www.preservationdirectory.com
Preserve and Protect
A not-for-profit corporation providing space on the web for historic preservation and environmental protection organizations.
http://www.preserve.org
Preservation Alumni
Independent organization of friends and alumni of the Columbia University Historic Preservation Program.
http://preservationalumni.org/
Restoration Trades Exchange
An online business exchange for the building restoration field in America, featuring directories, job listings, trade forums, regional information.
http://www.restorationtrades.com
Masonry Conservation Research Group (MCRG)
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.
http://www.rgu.ac.uk/schools/mcrg/mcrghome...
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.
http://www.culturalheritage.net/ortygia
Riwaq - Centre for Architectural Conservation
Aims to safeguard Palestinian heritage. Including a national register, projects, publications, planning and urban development.
http://www.riwaq.org/
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
An office of the National Park Service, NCPTT promotes the preservation of prehistoric and historic resources through its research, technology, training, and grants programs.
http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/
Walk Through Historic Buildings
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.
http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/walkthrough/
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.
http://gillonj.tripod.com/culturalheritage...
Old House Journal
Where old-house lovers turn on the web. Online magazine.
http://www.oldhousejournal.com
Conserving the Modern in Canada
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.
http://www.moderncanada.ca
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.
http://www2.cr.nps.gov/
The Slate Roof Quarterly
A free newsletter about the slate roofing industry directed at roofing contractors, architects, roofing materials suppliers, and owners of buildings with slate roofs.
http://www.slateroofquarterly.com
College Town Life
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.
http://www.collegetownlife.com
Cultural Heritage Search Engine
A directory of sites related to the conservation of cultural heritage - the natural and urban landscape. English and Italian.
http://www.culturalheritage.net
European Heritage Network
The Council of Europe offers a databank on official heritage policies, and a heritage portal.
http://www.european-heritage.net
Preserve Net
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.
http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu
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.
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/pondlilym...
Historic Buildings and Structures
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.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/buildings.htm
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.
http://www.preservela.com
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