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APT Australasia Chapter is delighted to report that the first phase of scanning material from Professor Miles Lewis‘ library for the APT International online Building Technology Heritage Library has been completed. The project report is downloadable here. In summary, 206 documents … Continue reading →

APT Australasia Chapter Convenor, Donald Ellsmore, will attend the launch of the APT European Chapter in Milan, Italy on 16 September 2019.  The launch of the new Chapter will be attended by representatives of APT International, APT Latin America Chapter, … Continue reading →

Practical Building Conservation is a 1, 2, 6 or 9 day program in the conservation of traditional buildings, structures and fabric, held at the World Heritage inscribed Woolmers & Brickendon Estates in Longford, Tasmania. It offers a unique mix of theory, … Continue reading →

The start of 2019 marked the beginning of a project to add new Australian, European and American documents to the Building Technology Heritage Library (BTHL) supported by the APT Australasia Chapter. These documents come from the collection of Professor Miles … Continue reading →

Masterclasses at Longford Masonry and Mortars, Wood Carpentry, and Roofing Repair Methods 27 Aug – 1 Sept 2018  The Longford Academy Masterclasses are collaborative learning activities led by experienced APT specialist practitioner educators. Participants work on conservation tasks under direction … Continue reading →