APT’s MISSION is to advance appropriate traditional and new technologies to care for, protect, and promote the longevity of the built environment and to cultivate the exchange of knowledge throughout the international community.
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Arthur J. Femenella Sr. Award for Distinguished Mentorship: Call for Nominations
Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026
APT seeks nominations for the 2026 Arthur J. Femenella Sr. Award for Distinguished Mentorship. Art Femenella Sr., a leader in historic window and stained glass restoration for over fifty years, had an impactful presence in APT and the preservation community and passed away in 2022. Art was a mentor to everyone he encountered, and he freely shared his time and expertise to train colleagues and younger professionals. To honor Art’s legacy, and to honor the mentorship that APT considers so important in the development of our students, emerging professionals, and all members, APT developed this award to recognize outstanding mentorship in the preservation field.
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New Publication: Improving Rehabilitation Codes for Historic and Existing Buildings
After two years of work and thanks to funding provided by NCPTT (the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training), APT’s Committee on Codes and Standards released “Improving Rehabilitation Codes for Historic and Existing Buildings,” a 110 page digital publication. This document provides detailed information to advance modifications to the model construction codes in the U.S. that can better serve historic and other existing buildings.
Learn More and Download Your Copy
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Upcoming Events
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2026 Annual Conference
Indianapolis, IN
October 26-30, 2026
Indianapolis is known as the “Crossroads of America” for its heritage as a transportation hub, which united industry and craftsmanship, leaving an enduring legacy of design. This conference will explore The Crossroads of Preservation: Where Industry and Craft Come Together in an ever changing and complex market.
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Spanish Translation of Practice Point No. 16 Available
Puntos de Práctica, Numero 16
"Evaluación de Estructuras Históricas de Concreto"
by Ann Harrer and Paul Gaudette, translated by Yamile Rodriguez Asilis
Looking for more Practice Points? Visit this page to read and download additional articles.
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2026 David Fischetti Award Nominations Now Open
Call for submissions open until May 31, 2026
The David Fischetti Award is presented by the Preservation Engineering Technical Committee (PETC) of the Association for Preservation Technology International for an outstanding article that advances the field of conservation engineering. Articles must address technical aspect(s) of the engineering as they relate to historic preservation. Articles may be project related, or based on research.
Photo: (Left to Right) Greg Galer, Lucy Davis (one of the 2025 recipients), and Lena Buchinger.
College of Fellows Call for Nominations Now Open
Nominations are due June 3, 2026
The Association for Preservation Technology College of Fellows seeks nominations for our 2026 Class. The College of Fellows was established in 1992 with the induction of the Founders of the Association as the inaugural Class. There are currently 90 members in the College of Fellows. The Board of Directors and the College are planning to induct the next Class of Fellows during the APT Annual Conference in Indianapolis, IN, in October 2026.
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