Secretary of the Interior’s Standards: Review Guidelines for Boards and Commissions
Faculty
James C. Massey, architectural historian and planner, contributing editor of Old House Journal, and historic preservation consultant to owners of historic property on the use of federal and state rehabilitation tax credits
and
Shirley Maxwell, historian, historic preservation consultant, contributing editor to Old House Journal, and co-author of House Styles in America and other publications
Seminar Overview
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties can assist architectural review board and commission members with effective preservation planning in historic districts and with landmarks. Learn how the standards can serve as a practical guide to rehabilitation practices. Discuss how to achieve local and regional preservation goals through the use of state and federal tax credits.
Evaluation Comments
"Exceeded [expectations]. Lots of photos to illustrate compliance / non-compliance with standards."
The instructor "had such practical experience to illustrate the standards. The tour of the projects tied in perfectly. This was very helpful in [understanding] the practicalities of implementing the standards."
The seminar "expanded my knowledge of the NPS view/approach to using the standards."
"The walking tour and internal discussions were excellent."
Participants
Architectural review board members, planning commissioners, local government officials and staff, community leaders, architects, architectural historians, and preservation consultants.
AIA/CES
AIA members will receive 6 learning units each day for designated seminars that meet the criteria for programs in the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System.
On-site and Customized Training
NPI offers this seminar as an on-site or customized seminar to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.