Faculty: Vocational School The Architectural Restoration major focuses on the conservation, preservation, and restoration of historic buildings and structures. Students gain skills in historical research, materials science, structural analysis, and restoration techniques, preparing for careers in architectural conservation, historic preservation, and cultural heritage management. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of architectural restoration and conservation. - Develop skills in historical research and documentation. - Learn materials science and structural analysis techniques. - Explore restoration and conservation methods for various building materials. - Analyze cultural heritage management and preservation policies. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Architectural Restoration** - Overview of architectural restoration principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Historical Research and Documentation** - Techniques for conducting historical research and documenting historic buildings. 3. **Materials Science in Conservation** - Fundamentals of materials science and their application in architectural conservation. 4. **Structural Analysis and Stabilization** - Methods for analyzing and stabilizing the structural integrity of historic buildings. 5. **Restoration Techniques for Building Materials** - Techniques for restoring various building materials, including stone, brick, wood, and metal. 6. **Conservation of Historic Interiors** - Principles of conserving historic interiors, including finishes, decorative elements, and furnishings. 7. **Cultural Heritage Management** - Strategies for managing cultural heritage sites and preservation policies. 8. **Sustainable Preservation Practices** - Exploration of sustainable practices in architectural restoration and conservation. 9. **Digital Documentation and Modeling** - Use of digital technologies for documenting and modeling historic buildings. 10. **Legal and Ethical Issues in Preservation** - Understanding legal and ethical considerations in architectural restoration and conservation. 11. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing architectural restoration skills. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in architectural conservation firms, historic preservation organizations, or cultural heritage management agencies. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying architectural restoration skills, such as developing a conservation plan for a historic building, conducting a materials analysis, or creating a digital model of a heritage site. **Assessment Methods:** - Architectural restoration and conservation principles analyses - Historical research and documentation projects - Materials science in conservation projects - Structural analysis and stabilization projects - Restoration techniques for building materials projects - Conservation of historic interiors projects - Cultural heritage management projects - Sustainable preservation practices projects - Digital documentation and modeling projects - Legal and ethical issues in preservation projects - Portfolio development projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Architectural Restoration" - "Historical Research and Documentation" - "Materials Science in Conservation" - "Structural Analysis and Stabilization" - "Restoration Techniques for Building Materials" - "Conservation of Historic Interiors" - "Cultural Heritage Management" - "Sustainable Preservation Practices" - "Digital Documentation and Modeling" - "Legal and Ethical Issues in Preservation" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of architecture, history, and an interest in architectural restoration. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Architectural Restoration. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Historic Preservation Professional (CHPP) - Certifications in specific architectural conservation and restoration techniques **Target Audience:** Aspiring architectural conservators, historic preservation specialists, cultural heritage managers, and professionals seeking careers in architectural conservation firms, historic preservation organizations, cultural heritage management agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the technical and theoretical skills needed to excel in architectural restoration, supporting careers in various roles within architectural conservation firms, historic preservation organizations, cultural heritage management agencies, and related fields.