The primary goal of architectural preservation is to maintain and protect historic structures, ensuring their longevity and cultural significance.

The National Park Service is responsible for overseeing the preservation of historic places in the United States, including national parks, monuments, and historic sites.

Restoration refers to the process of restoring a historic building to its original condition, using materials and techniques that match the original construction.

Adaptive reuse refers to the process of adapting a historic building to a new use, while preserving its historic character and significance.

Renovation refers to the process of making minor changes to a historic building to maintain its condition, while preserving its historic character and significance.

A historic building is a building that is at least 50 years old and has been designated as historically significant by a government agency or other recognized authority.

A heritage building is a building that is at least 100 years old and has been designated as historically significant by a government agency or other recognized authority.

A landmark is a building that has been designated as historically significant due to its association with a famous person or event.

A cultural property is a building that has been designated as historically significant due to its architectural or cultural value.

A historic district is a group of buildings or structures that are historically or culturally significant and have been designated as such by a government agency or other recognized authority.

A historic preservation law is a law or regulation that protects historic buildings and districts from demolition or alteration.

A preservationist is a person or organization that advocates for the preservation of historic buildings and districts.

A historic resource survey is the process of identifying and documenting historic buildings and districts.

A historic significance evaluation is the process of evaluating the historical significance of a building or district.

A preservation plan is a plan for the preservation of a historic building or district.