What You Will Learn

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the process of conversion from an historic family farm into a functioning, post-occupancy public attraction which provides access, educational interpretation, and regional social benefits
  2. Review drawings prepared for the restoration and for the Historic American Building Survey to understand the level of architectural documentation required to make such a conversion
  3. Study the practices of preservation to “turn back the clock” while maintaining a level of continuity to the present day to stabilize and preserve the existing structures and allow for accessibility solutions that are sensitive to the historic architecture.
  4. Appreciate the varied social and cultural interaction afforded by a historic site which offers indoor and outdoor programming
  5. To develop an appreciation and understanding of the capacity of traditional details and the building arts to enrich classical architectural composition through direct observation and study of historic examples.
  6. To provide an understanding of the physical properties of traditional materials that informs their suitability and proper use, and the detailing required for them to perform effectively and to be accurately preserved for future generations.
  7. To learn about the shapes, profiles, ornamenting, and embellishment typically associated with traditional materials.

Registration

ICAA Members
$30
Students
$20
General Public
$50
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What is the difference between AIA Elective and HSW credits?

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