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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) The American Institute of Architects is a
voluntary membership organization for architects to network, find
information on continuing education, employment, etc. Click the link
below to visit the AIA homepage. HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES (HPS)The Historic Preservation Services is a
preservation agency, a division headed under the National Park Service.
This site will help you to find American Battlefields, historic
buildings, historic landmarks, historic landscapes, and tribal
communities. You can also find information on what qualifies for
planning and preservation grants as well as learn about how to get a
federal tax credit and other incentives. Click the link below to visit
the Historic Preservation Services homepage. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE/NEW YORK STATE BUILDING CODE The link below will bring you to the New York
State Department of State Division of Code Enforcement and
Administration. It hosts general information on codes and frequently
asked questions. In addition, you can find several laws &
regulations for New York State, code development, technical services,
regional services & contacts, education, and energy code
information. LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK (LSWNY) The Landmark Society of Western New York is one of
the oldest preservation organizations in the United States. The
not-for-profit membership organization is dedicated to preserving,
interpreting, and fostering interest in the architectural, historical,
and cultural heritage of our region. Click the link below to visit
their homepage. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION BOARDS (NCARB) The State Historic Preservation Office, often
referred to as "Shippo," is a great resource tool in finding historic
properties listed on the National Register, technical assistance, and
investment tax credit information. The office is a division of the New York State Parks,
Recreation & Historic Preservation. Click the link
below to visit SHPO's homepage. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) The National Park Service is part of the United
States Department of the Interior. The subject of preservation, in
general, is a division of the National Park Service. In this respect,
through the National Park Service, you can find information on Parks
& Recreation, History & Culture, Nature &
Science, and Interpretation & Education. Under History & Culture,
there is information on grants & assistance, as well other key
findings. Click the link below to visit the National Park Service
homepage. NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION: WEATHERIZATION GUIDE FOR OLDER & HISTORIC BUILDINGSThe
National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit
organization who provide resources and advocacy to save historic places
and revitalize communities. The link below will bring you to the
National Trusts Weatherization Guide for Older & Historic
Buildings. This webpage provides information and links to aid in
making historic buildings more energy efficient without jeopardizing
character. OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONS/NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Architecture is considered a "professional" field
of study. Like many professions, an architect is required to be
licensed by its governing state. The Office of the Professions is a
source for general information on becoming an architect, the license
requirements, and application forms. Click the link below to visit the
Office of the Professions under the New York State Education
Department. PRESERVATION BRIEFSPreservation Briefs are a source for technical
information for historic buildings. Many of the briefs are posted
online or can be obtained in print. The briefs are produced by the Historic Preservation Services
(HPS), a division headed under the National Park Service (NPS).
Click the link below to visit the Preservation Briefs homepage. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO) for NEW YORKThe State Historic Preservation Office, often
referred to as "Shippo," is a great resource tool in finding historic
properties listed on the National Register, technical assistance, and
investment tax credit information. The office is a division of the New York State Parks,
Recreation & Historic Preservation. Click the link
below to visit SHPO's homepage. NEW YORK'S NOMINATION DOCUMENTSThe
State and National Registers of Historic Places Document Imaging
program provides access to scanned images of New York's nomination
documents and other related materials. Users of the system can search
program that can sort these nomination files based on a variety of
information including Location, National Register Criteria,
Architectural Styles, Building Materials and Areas of Significance.
Click the link below to visit SHPO's Online Resources (Document Imaging
for National Register) page. SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties are common sense principles written in
non-technical language. They were developed to help protect our
nation's irreplaceable cultural resources by promoting consistent
preservation practices. The Standards are produced by the Historic
Preservation Services (HPS). Visit the HPS's Standards homepage
or click below to read the Standards and Guidelines for the Treatment
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