History and Preservation Option, Preservation: Overview

Students in the History and Preservation Option may focus on Architectural History or Historic Preservation. Students in the Architectural History track take courses in the humanities and languages in addition to advanced Architectural History courses. Those in the Historic Preservation track take preservation planning, humanities, and some technical courses relating to restoration and rehabilitation. Graduate seminars in architectural history and preservation are offered by each faculty member. Architectural design seminars in vernacular architecture, theory, and Japanese architecture are also offered.