APT’s MISSION is to advance appropriate traditional and new technologies to care for, protect, and promote the longevity of the built environment and to cultivate the exchange of knowledge throughout the international community.


Restoring the Relocated Houses of Tomorrow: Preserving the Aspirational Modernism of Chicago's 1933 Century of Progrss Exposition

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

In a bold move to boost the local economy and inspire optimism in the future amidst the Great Depression, Chicago’s 1933 Century of Progress Exposition marked the city’s centennial, celebrating innovations in architecture, science, technology and transportation. This webinar will explore the history, reuse, and conservation challenges raised by the surviving Century of Progress Houses, focusing on the House of Tomorrow, architect Fred Keck’s unique for the time design, its structural configuration, and the recent project that restored the exterior to its original 1933 appearance.

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The APT Annual Conference is coming to Providence, RI 
November 11-15, 2025

Water is the lifeblood of Rhode Island, the Ocean State. Canals and rivers connect industrial centers throughout New England to Providence and its harbor on the northern edge of Narragansett Bay. This conference will explore how the power of water, craft, and architecture can be harnessed in Revolution and Innovation. Learn More

Sponsorship, Branding, Showcase, and Exhibitor Opportunities. Now Open!

 

Professional Development

APT Board of Directors-
Now Accepting Nominations

Have you thought about joining the APT Board? APT's annual board nominations opened June 2. Service on the APT Board of Directors provides opportunities to network with the leaders in the profession and develop lifelong professional and personal relationships. APT Board members meet at least quarterly, lead committees, execute the Strategic Plan, and act as ambassadors for APT to serve our mission to promote the best technology to preserve historic structures and their settings. More information available here

 Applications open until July 25, 2025

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