# Modern Architects and Historic Preservation

- Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/modern-architects-and-historic-preservation/
- Published: 2012-03-23T23:13:00-04:00
- Author: Ken Roginski

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Caution – your historic building can end up like this!

There are architects that are Historic Preservation Architects and Architects that
are not.  There is a big difference and an important one, especially if you have
an older building.

If you have an old building and you value its historic style and features but need
some professional advise, **consulting an architect may not be in the building’s
best interest**.

If you are concerned about the buildings historic integrity, maintaining its character,
proportions and design, and achieving the best curb appeal, I would recommend the
following.

> **Historic Preservation Architect**
> **Architectural Historian**
> **Historic Preservation Specialist – Consultant**

**
 Having a special building (or a building you want to be special) requires a 
specialist.
 Would you take your 90 year old grandmother to a general practitioner
or a specialist for her health issues?

The Secretary of the Interior publishes standards to qualify an architect to be 
specialized. [Read qualifications for a Historic Preservation Architect. ](https://web.archive.org/web/20211008101028/https://home1.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm)
Be sure the architect you hire is qualified. Make sure they have Federal Regulation
36-CFR-61 certification.

## **Where to find a specialist:**

Contact your [State Historic Preservation Office ](https://ncshpo.org/directory/).
They will have a listing of qualified professionals.

 

Brent Hull explains why this is important in this video.

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