Lesson 2 of 3•AI for Historic Preservation0 of 3 complete (0%)
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Navigating Preservation Standards with AI Guidance
What you'll learn
- 1Use AI to evaluate proposed treatments against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- 2Generate preservation treatment alternatives when initial proposals do not meet Standards
- 3Draft SHPO consultation narratives and Section 106 documentation with AI assistance
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are the foundation of preservation practice in the United States. They apply to National Register-listed properties, federal tax credit projects, and most state and local preservation programs. Navigating these Standards requires nuanced judgment — and AI can support (but not replace) that judgment.
Evaluating Treatments Against the Standards
When proposing work on a historic building, test each element against the Standards:
"Evaluate this proposed treatment against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation:
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What you'll learn:
- Use AI to evaluate proposed treatments against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Generate preservation treatment alternatives when initial proposals do not meet Standards
- Draft SHPO consultation narratives and Section 106 documentation with AI assistance