Heritage Conservation

Heritage Processes

Examines heritage conservation legislation, policy, guidelines and processes. Includes international context as well as New Zealand laws and processes.

Restriction: ARCHGEN 750

Heritage Assessment and Conservation Planning - Level 9

Examines the assessment of cultural heritage value and the use and preparation of conservation plans to guide heritage conservation work. Coursework comprises the researching and writing of a conservation plan.

Restriction: ARCHGEN 751

Conservation of Materials

Examines the theory and practice of conserving materials commonly found in heritage buildings and artefacts, including stone, brick, timber, concrete and steel.

Restriction: ARCHGEN 752

Diagnosis and Adaptation

Examines the investigation of existing building fabric, diagnosis of issues impacting upon the state of repair or the level of comfort, and the adaptation of heritage buildings, including strengthening, energy upgrading, reuse and the design of additions and alterations.

Restriction: ARCHGEN 753

Research Project - Level 9

A research project in the field of heritage conservation which may include an internship. Placements and topics to be approved by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning.

Prerequisite: ARCHGEN 750, 751, or HERCONS 700, 701

Restriction: ARCHGEN 754