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The Western Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology (WCAPT) is a not-for-profit educational association promoting the exchange of ideas and knowledge concerning the conservation of historic resources and the application of preservation technology.

This Chapter of the APTI is intended to serve the needs of interested persons in the Western United States, including but not limited to, California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Our Mission

To promote the wise use of the built environment through education, leadership and fellowship.

WCAPT has recently initiated a membership annual renewal period to coincide with APT International, from July 1 to June 30, to encourage membership in both. To further encourage membership in APTI, a 33% discount is applied to WCAPT membership for APTI members. WCAPT is the only APT chapter to apply this discount.

A new class of membership, Corporate, will aid in the financial security of the Chapter. There are several benefits to Corporate membership in WCAPT: the member company has prominent promotional placement at events and in printed promotional material; discounted or complementary admission to events; prominent placement in the Member Directory. Sponsor level membership admits three representatives of the organization or firm as members, while Patron level membership admits six representatives as members.

Click on the "Membership" tab at the top of the page to select a promotional, student or corporate membership.

Upcoming events

Free Special Event:
A Case Study in Mural Conservation
Brand Library - Glendale, CA
December 4, 2013 2:00-5:00pm

Presentation, Reception & Tour
Participants will earn 2 AIA Units!

This sneak peak at a mural preservation project at the historic Brand Library will compare preservation and re-creation of historic painted murals. Participants will discover how existing documentation of historic painted murals guides the development of preservation/re-creation plan, and how the process of on-site investigation and discovery is used to modify the initial plan. The process of identifying and planning for mural conservation/re-creation contingencies will also be explored. The techniques used in the preservation/re-creation of murals will be identified.

You Will Learn How To:

Use historic documents to develop a restoration plan
Adjust a restoration plan based on site discovery and investigation
Develop a contingency plan for restoration work
Interpret clues in determining missing historic fabric

Speakers:

Viviana Dominguez, Art Conservator, AIC Professional - Spectra Company
Carolyn Flemming, Administrator/Building Projects - Brand Library
Debra Gerod, FAIA, LEED AP - Gruen Associates

The presentation will be followed by a reception and tour of the historic library from 4:00-5:00pm.

This event is FREE of charge and registration information can be found at californiapreservation.org.

Event Sponsors:

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Hallidie Curtain Wall Tour and Happy Hour

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WCAPT toured the restored glass curtain wall of the Hallidie Building (ca. 1918) June 27th. The curtain wall, one of the earliest of its type in the USA, was designed by architect Willis Polk. Speakers Annie Lo (McGinnis Chen Associates) and Bruce Albert (The Albert Group). Happy Hour at the Pied Piper in the Palace Hotel followed. All agreed a very successful tour!

About APTI

The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is a cross - disciplinary, membership organization dedicated to promoting the best technology for conserving historic structures and their settings. Membership in APT provides exceptional opportunities for networking and the exchange of ideas. APT members, who hail from more than 30 countries, include preservationists, architects, engineers, conservators, consultants, contractors, craftspersons, curators, developers, educators, historians, landscape architects, students, technicians, and other persons directly involved in the application of methods and materials to maintain, conserve, and protect historic structures and sites for future use and appreciation. The international, interdisciplinary character of APT - with its outstanding publications, conferences, training courses, awards, student scholarships, regional chapters, and technical committees - makes it the premier worldwide network for anyone involved in the field of historic preservation.

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