Historic preservationists are innovative change managers who build on the multiple values of our shared, irreplaceable cultural heritage in order to transform, sustain and revitalize places of historic significance.
The SCAD historic preservation program is the most comprehensive in the world, offering bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as a minor in cultural landscape. In addition, SCAD is the only university that also offers fully online M.A. degree in historic preservation.
The SCAD historic preservation program is the most comprehensive in the world, offering bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as a minor in cultural landscape. In addition, SCAD is the only university that also offers fully online M.A. degree in historic preservation.
At SCAD, historic preservation is a philosophy and a practice. It is about the built environment, sustainability, tangible and intangible heritage, values, authenticity and heritage tourism. The program addresses the rebirth of communities, revitalization of economies and reconstitution of the material fabric that knits these elements together.
The university’s commitment to the conservation of architectural and cultural heritage is evident in its involvement with countless community projects and its restoration of more than 90 historic buildings at SCAD’s locations in Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste and Hong Kong.
SCAD is recognized as a leader in historic preservation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the American Institute of Architects, the International Downtown Association, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and Historic Savannah Foundation.
SCAD’s Savannah location is a living laboratory of the built environment. With two National Historic Landmarks districts, several National Register districts, multiple local landmark districts and a vast inventory of historic fabrics, Savannah is an ideal setting for the study of historic preservation, and has become a model for heritage conservation worldwide.
Housed in the Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation, completely restored in 2009, the historic preservation department offers unparalleled facilities including a restoration workshop, an outdoor work pavilion, lecture and drafting classrooms, a computer lab, exhibition space, lecture hall and conservation laboratory. The lab, one of few such academic facilities in the United States, is equipped for testing architectural materials, analyzing restoration treatments and experimenting with conservation techniques.
The university’s commitment to the conservation of architectural and cultural heritage is evident in its involvement with countless community projects and its restoration of more than 90 historic buildings at SCAD’s locations in Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste and Hong Kong.
SCAD is recognized as a leader in historic preservation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the American Institute of Architects, the International Downtown Association, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and Historic Savannah Foundation.
SCAD’s Savannah location is a living laboratory of the built environment. With two National Historic Landmarks districts, several National Register districts, multiple local landmark districts and a vast inventory of historic fabrics, Savannah is an ideal setting for the study of historic preservation, and has become a model for heritage conservation worldwide.
Housed in the Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation, completely restored in 2009, the historic preservation department offers unparalleled facilities including a restoration workshop, an outdoor work pavilion, lecture and drafting classrooms, a computer lab, exhibition space, lecture hall and conservation laboratory. The lab, one of few such academic facilities in the United States, is equipped for testing architectural materials, analyzing restoration treatments and experimenting with conservation techniques.
Preservation class projects include work with the National Park Service, General Services Administration, the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, Coastal Georgia Historical Society, Ossabaw Island Foundation, Savannah's Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, the Historic Savannah Foundation, the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority, and others.
Community involvement
Do you have an opportunity for students to gain building trade experience? Download the Community Projects Proposal.
For additional information, contact the Student Preservation Association or call the historic preservation department at 912.525.6914.
Community involvement
Do you have an opportunity for students to gain building trade experience? Download the Community Projects Proposal.
Preservation Week 2011: Celebrating America's Treasures
The student preservation association's Preservation Week is SCAD's longest running annual event planned by student club members and officers. Through activities and lectures, Preservation Week encourages new interest in the preservation of historic resources.For additional information, contact the Student Preservation Association or call the historic preservation department at 912.525.6914.
May 4: Lecture by Professor E.G. Daves Rossell: "In Large Things Discovered: Hidden Treasures Before Our Eyes"
7 p.m. • Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation chapel
Professor Rossell will examine aspects of American architecture that are often overlooked and unappreciated.
Professor E.G. Daves Rossell received his B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a professor of architectural history at the Savannah College of Art and Design and founder of the Savannah and the Lowcountry Initiative. He has served as chair of the Chatham County Historic Preservation Commission as well as the Georgia National Register Review Board.
Professor Rossell will examine aspects of American architecture that are often overlooked and unappreciated.
Professor E.G. Daves Rossell received his B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a professor of architectural history at the Savannah College of Art and Design and founder of the Savannah and the Lowcountry Initiative. He has served as chair of the Chatham County Historic Preservation Commission as well as the Georgia National Register Review Board.
May 5: SCAD Museum Expansion Discussion and Tour
6 p.m. • Kiah Hall
Christian Sottile will discuss the SCAD Museum expansion and his work for the project, which is exhibited at the SCAD Museum of Art. He will give a "hard hat" tour of the expansion after the discussion.
Christian Sottile is principal of Sotille & Sotille, a Savannah-based civic design firm that works extensively in nationally registered historic districts. His work focuses on civic design and master planning, emphasizing historic research, urban analysis and community-wide engagement.
Christian Sottile will discuss the SCAD Museum expansion and his work for the project, which is exhibited at the SCAD Museum of Art. He will give a "hard hat" tour of the expansion after the discussion.
Christian Sottile is principal of Sotille & Sotille, a Savannah-based civic design firm that works extensively in nationally registered historic districts. His work focuses on civic design and master planning, emphasizing historic research, urban analysis and community-wide engagement.
May 6: Movie Night: "The Money Pit" (1986)
8 p.m. • Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation
A young couple (Tom Hanks and Shelley Long) buy an old mansion at a bargain price that seems like a dream come true - until they start renovating.
A young couple (Tom Hanks and Shelley Long) buy an old mansion at a bargain price that seems like a dream come true - until they start renovating.
May 7: Movie Night: "Be Kind, Rewind" (2008)
8 p.m. • Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation
After a series of mishaps, two video rental store clerks (Jack Black and Mos Def) and the store's owner (Danny Glover) go to great lengths to try and save their building from being demolished.
After a series of mishaps, two video rental store clerks (Jack Black and Mos Def) and the store's owner (Danny Glover) go to great lengths to try and save their building from being demolished.
