Martin E. Weaver (1938-2004) helped develop the scientific field of
architectural conservation
Conservation and restoration of immovable cultural property describes the process through which the material, historical, and design integrity of any immovable cultural property are prolonged through carefully planned interventions. The indivi ...
in the United States and internationally. He was the fifth president of the
Association for Preservation Technology International The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary, membership organization dedicated to promoting the best technology for conserving and preserving historic structures and their settings. Founded ...
from 1977 to 1980,
the 2nd President of the ICOMOS International Wood Committee from 1983 to 1990, Director of the Center for Preservation Research at
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a Private university, private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Churc ...
from 1991 to 2003, and an expert in the conservation of wood-based architectural materials. Originally trained as an architect, his exposure to archaeological excavations in the United Kingdom, Greece, and Iran catalyzed his interest in
historic preservation
Historic preservation (US), built heritage preservation or built heritage conservation (UK) is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance. It is a philos ...
in the late 1960s. Weaver is well known from his 1997 book, ''Conserving Buildings'', which he co-authored with
Frank G. Matero.
Bibliography
* ''ICCROM Newsletter'' (June 2005): p. 8.
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Martin E. Weaver, Historic Preservation Scholar, Dies at 66from Columbia University.
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1938 births
2004 deaths
Conservation architects
Columbia University faculty
Preservationist architects