Technical Committees

The Association for Preservation Technology has 21 committees, which are responsible for the function of the organization (standing committees) overseeing and executing APT's strategic plan (advisory committees- either strategic committees, technical committees, or task forces). These committees, most of which are often composed of members of the Board of Directors and other APT members, often meet at the annual conference and at the semi-annual board meeting, as well as communicate regularly between these meetings.

Committee chairs are appointed each year by the APT President, and all members serve on a volunteer basis.

Interested parties who wish to find out more about a particular committee or participate in its activities are invited to contact the APT President outlining their interest or fill out this form to volunteer as a committee member.

 Technical Committee on Codes and Standards

The Technical Committee on Codes and Standards has been periodically active since the 1980s when new Existing Building Codes were being created. Membership is open to all with an interest in building codes and standards and history of building technology who are willing to make regular and substantial contribution to the mission of the committee. The committee meets during the APT annual conference.

Marilyn Kaplan, Codes and Standards Co-Chair
Sean Denniston, Codes and Standards Co-Chair

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Technical Committee on Documentation

The Technical Committee on Documentation is a principal forum for consideration of data collection, use, management, storage, and long-term accessibility as it relates to existing sites, structures, and landscapes.

Chris Gray, Documentation Co-Chair
Douglas Pritchard, Documentation Co-Chair
Brian Rich, Documentation Co-Chair

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Technical Committee for Materials 

The Technical Committee for Materials serves as a clearinghouse for information both on materials and architectural assemblies of historic building construction, and the materials for building repair.

Kelly Ciociola, Materials Co-Chair
Paul Gaudette, Materials Co-Chair
Chris Gembinski, Materials Co-Chair

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Technical Committee on Modern Heritage

The Technical Committee on Modern Heritage has a primary concern to address the technical issue raised by the stewards of modern resources as well as the design and construction communities charged with carrying out rehabilitation efforts. 

Caroline Alderson, Modern Heritage Co-Chair
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod, Modern Heritage Co-Chair

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Preservation Engineering Technical Committee

The Preservation Engineering Technical Committee was created to provide focus for discussing issues relating to engineering and historic preservation. 

Arlin Otto, Preservation Engineering Co-Chair
Rachel Palisin, Preservation Engineering Co-Chair
Rachel Will, Preservation Engineering Co-Chair

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Technical Committee for Sustainable Preservation 

The Technical Committee for Sustainable Preservation not only affords APT members a forum for discussing sustainability issues, but also serves as a network for other preservation and green building stakeholders. The committee's areas of interest include sustainability-rating systems, life-cycle management, embodied carbon, envelope performance, durability and resilience of materials and assemblies, material salvage and deconstruction, contaminated-sites mitigation, water and energy conservation, and the role of historic properties in sustainable cultures and communities.

Carly Connor, Co-Chair
Lori Ferriss, Co-Chair
Evanne St. Charles, Co-Chair

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