The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are the foundation of preservation practice in the United States. They apply to National Register-listed properties, federal tax credit projects, and most state and local preservation programs. Navigating these Standards requires nuanced judgment — and AI can support (but not replace) that judgment.
Evaluating Treatments Against the Standards
When proposing work on a historic building, test each element against the Standards:
"Evaluate this proposed treatment against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation:
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What you'll learn:
- Use AI to evaluate proposed treatments against the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Generate preservation treatment alternatives when initial proposals do not meet Standards
- Draft SHPO consultation narratives and Section 106 documentation with AI assistance