Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe
- International initiative coordinated by UNESCO, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation for the protection and promotion of South-East European cultural heritage.
- http://www.see-heritage.org/
Masonry Conservation Research Group
- In the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen describes its research into building stone decay, conservation and historic preservation.
- http://www2.rgu.ac.uk/schools/mcrg/mcrghome.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
College Town Life
- Information on the importance of preserving neighborhoods adjacent to campuses in U.S. college towns.
- http://www.collegetownlife.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
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/pondlilymill/index.html
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
- The U.S. National Park Service provides searchable databases on training, materials, job opportunities, conferences, funding and its grants and projects.
- http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/
Ecole d'Avignon
- Offers courses and consulting in historic preservation, decorative painting, and traditional building techniques. Avignon, France.
- http://www.ecole-avignon.com/
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
Amsterdam Heritage
- Introduction to the architectural history of Amsterdam, Netherlands, and its preservation, from Municipal Department for Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings and Sites.
- http://www.bmz.amsterdam.nl/adam/index_e.html
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/
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
Preservation Alumni
- Independent organization of friends and alumni of the Columbia University Historic Preservation Program.
- http://preservationalumni.org/
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
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
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/culturalheritagechartersandstandards/
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
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
Preserve and Protect
- A not-for-profit corporation providing space on the web for historic preservation and environmental protection organizations.
- http://www.preserve.org
Riwaq - Centre for Architectural Conservation
- Aims to safeguard Palestinian heritage. Projects, including a national register, publications, on-line exhibition of Palestinian tiles.
- http://www.riwaq.org/
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/glossary/glossary.html
Building Conservation
- Cathedral Communications provides a directory of building conservation companies, courses and organizations, mainly in the United Kingdom. Also on-line articles and events listing.
- http://www.buildingconservation.com/
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
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
Old House Journal
- Online magazine. Preservation advice for owners of old homes, restoration directory, products, classifieds, bulletin boards.
- http://www.oldhousejournal.com
Parabow
- Aims to preserve and reconstruct ancient wooden buildings, involving business and educational partners from eight European countries. News, projects, personnel.
- http://www.grampus.co.uk/parabow/
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