Published in 1998 by the New Jersey Historic Trust, Partners in Prosperity: The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in New Jersey is a product of NCPTT funded research. Available for download on this page, the booklet summarizes results of Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation, a study conducted by the Center for Urban Policy Research at Rutgers University and overseen by the New Jersey Historic Trust.
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In the wake of recent oil spills, many in the public sector recognized a need for concise, reliable information to protect cultural heritage from the long-term effects of crude oil. In particular, government officials, archeologists, and preservation professionals wanted to know the risks associated with crude oil contamination on buried and submerged archeological objects and [...]
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The National Center for Preservation Technology & Training is hosting interns in the fields of architecture and engineering, materials conservation, historic landscapes, and web development as part of its 2011 summer internship program. The interns and research projects include the following:
Erin White, a graduate of the Heritage Resources Master’s program at Northwestern State University of [...]
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Technical Preservation Services of the National Park Service has released a set of illustrated guidelines to help improve the energy efficiency of historic buildings while preserving their historic character.
The Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings offer practical advice to building owners, developers, and preservation practitioners, showing recommended – and not recommended – approaches [...]
Do you sometimes wonder how New Orleans cemeteries came to be made up of unique above ground graves we see today? What were the cultural practices that led to these burials? Why are the graves reused? What can you learn today from these past cemetery practices? What can we do to preserve some of these [...]
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As part of its on-going partnership with the Association for Preservation Technology, NCPTT sponsored a “hands-on” workshop on nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods for historic structures. The workshop, held at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate in Spring Green, Wisconsin, was aimed at advanced level preservation professionals, including engineers, architects, material conservators and craftspeople.
Over three days, participants explored the concepts, theories [...]
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is partnering with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the Preservation Trades Network, Inc. and other organizations to bring one of the largest gatherings of preservation and traditional trades people and enthusiasts in the world to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 15th annual International Preservation Trades Workshop (IPTW) will be held August [...]
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The National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) will be offering its next online course in the National Native Museum Training Program (NNMTP) series: Establishing a Tribal Museum.
Establishing a Tribal museum – or even just expanding or enhancing one – can be quite daunting. It is a job that demands a clear community vision and an [...]
Colorado Preservation, Inc. is sponsoring the Existing & Historic Buildings track at the Rocky Mountain Green 2011 Conference.
U.S. Green Building Council Colorado will be presenting the Rocky Mountain Green 2011 Conference on April 20 & 21 at the Marriott, Denver Tech Center.
This is the premier green building conference and trade show in the Rocky Mountain [...]
NCPTT’s latest annual report is now available for online download and as a printed booklet. The report details NCPTT’s involvement in mitigating the effects of crude oil on cultural resources, facilitating the conversation about sustainability in historic preservation, and developing new technologies for the protection of cultural resources. To request a copy, contact NCPTT at [...]
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