Interdisciplinary Negotiations: The Disconnect between Architects and Historic Preservationists
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2020-06
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University of Oregon Libraries
Zusammenfassung
In the interdisciplinary practice of historic building
preservation, there is a disconnect between architecture
and historic preservation professionals because each
side is not fully aware of the responsibilities and goals
of the other within the context of a project.
Subsequently, these projects involve more conflict than
collaboration, undermining the quality and focus of the
work. This research acts as an accessible reference and
provides resources to help emerging professionals in
both fields become more aware of the challenges each
side faces. This includes a comprehensive interrogation
and identification of the root causes of the disconnect
that currently divides the fields, and proposes solutions
to mend it. By compiling information related to the
various disciplines and factors at play during a project,
this document presents an overview of considerations
both architects and preservationists make throughout
the historic preservation process. This includes a brief
contextual discussion on the evolution of preservation
practice in the United States. It should be expected that
the number of non-preservation architects working on
historic buildings will increase out of a necessity to
reuse our existing building stock in the face of climate
change, and also hopefully out of a greater appreciation
for built historic resources. If we are to continue the
practice of historic preservation with integrity, it is
imperative that we provide emerging architecture and
preservation professionals with the tools and
knowledge to communicate efficiently and to complete
appropriate, successful, quality interventions on our
historic buildings.
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Files include project report in pdf format and presentation video.