 Friday, March 5, 2010 Concord, NH

Sponsored by the New Hampshire
Preservation Alliance, the N.H. Division of Historical Resources,
and the N.H. Land and Community Heritage Program
(LCHIP). Supported by the New Hampshire Historical
Society and a contribution from Milestone Engineering and
Construction.
This day-long workshop for architects, engineers, builders,
and project managers familiarized attendees with the federal
standards for historic preservation and how to better
understand the review process and successfully implement the
standards.
Speakers noted that every project and every building needs
individualized assessment; advocated for early consultations,
use of experiences preservation professionals and creative
design solutions; and promoted advocacy for the
connections between historic preservation efficiency and
environmental sustainability.
Powerpoint presentations to be posted soon.
Module 1: Overview of the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation
Preservation projects funded by state grants such as Mooseplate or
LCHIP, federal funding such as EECBG or other ARRA funds, and those
receiving federal tax credits, are required to comply with these
standards. Many other historic property owners simply want to
continue a tradition of good stewardship and preserve the integrity
of their buildings. Hear from the people who can tell you
what constitutes "preservation by the book"-compliance
with the Secretary of the Interior's standards." Get
answers to these common questions: What are the four
different Standards and when is each appropriate? Who has
authority over the Standards'' implementation and
why? Understand that application of the Standards can vary
depending on the type of project, and find out where to turn for
help in getting more information.
Module 2: Sustainability Within the Standards
An unprecedented amount of funding for energy-related improvements
has jump-started dozens of rehab projects - many requiring review
by the State Office of Historic Preservation. Learn to know
when a project must be reviewed and what the process
involves. Hear about the most common issues in applying the
Standards as you strive to achieve energy efficiency while
preserving historic features and overall character of the building.
Module 3: Meeting the Standards and the Building
Code
Perhaps the biggest challenge in preservation work is meeting
current building and life safety codes while preserving the
character-defining features of a building. How do you also
factor in compliance with the Secretary's Standards and
possible allowances for a historically significant
structure? Learn what the major issues are and how to
successfully negotiate appropriate solutions.
Module 4: Lessons Learned: Case Studies: Practical
Application of the Standards Learn about the LCHIP review
process and why new guidelines have been developed to avoid costly
mistakes in applying the Standards. Hear from three different
projects and learn how various projects are staffed and
managed.
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