Architectural preservation aims to protect and maintain the original design, materials, and character of a historic building.

The National Park Service is the federal agency responsible for managing and protecting historic landmarks in the United States.

Adaptive reuse involves modifying a historic building to accommodate a new function while maintaining its historic integrity.

Historic restoration involves repairing and replacing deteriorated elements of a historic building to bring it back to its original appearance.

Renovation involves making minor changes to a historic building to improve its functionality or appearance, while preserving its historic character.

Remodeling involves making major changes to a historic building to completely alter its appearance or function, often resulting in the loss of its historic character.

Adaptive reuse involves adapting a historic building to a new use while preserving its original character. Converting a historic factory into a museum is an example of adaptive reuse.

Historic restoration involves repairing and replacing deteriorated elements of a historic building to bring it back to its original appearance. Restoring a historic house to its original condition is an example of historic restoration.

Renovation involves making minor changes to a historic building to improve its functionality or appearance, while preserving its historic character. Making minor changes to a historic building to improve its functionality or appearance is an example of renovation.

Remodeling involves making major changes to a historic building to completely alter its appearance or function, often resulting in the loss of its historic character. Making major changes to a historic building to completely alter its appearance or function is an example of remodeling.

The term 'landmark' refers to a building that is considered to be historically significant and is protected by law. 'Historic district' refers to a group of buildings that are considered to be historically significant and are protected by law. The 'National Register of Historic Places' is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are considered to be historically significant and are protected by law.

The term 'historic district' refers to a group of buildings that are considered to be historically significant and are protected by law.

The term 'National Register of Historic Places' refers to a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are considered to be historically significant and are protected by law.

The term 'historic significance assessment' refers to the process of assessing the historical significance of a building or site. 'Cultural resource survey' and 'archaeological survey' are also terms used to describe the process of assessing the historical significance of a building or site.

The term 'preservation plan' refers to the process of developing a plan for the preservation and management of a historic building or site. 'Management plan' and 'conservation plan' are also terms used to describe the process of developing a plan for the preservation and management of a historic building or site.