Center for Heritage Conservation
The Center for Heritage Conservation supports research of planned and built environments with particular emphasis on their continued use and care. We specialize in heritage conservation and historic preservation.
Annual Historic Preservation Symposium
The Center for Heritage Conservation supports research of planned and built environments with particular emphasis on their continued use and care.
CHC SymposiumWhat we do
The CHC supports academic endeavors through research, education, and events, including our annual symposium.
News and Research
Future-Proof: 26th Annual CHC Symposium Pursues Preservation in a Fast Moving World
June 2, 2025 • 5 min. readExplore how Texas A&M’s 26th Annual Historic Preservation Symposium tackled the future of heritage conservation through adaptive reuse, resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a changing world.
Wheelock School House Earns $100k Preservation Grant
Sep. 23, 2024 • 4 min. readExplore how the Friends of Wheelock School House earned top honors and $100,000 at the inaugural Michael C. Duda Preservation Awards for restoring a historic 1908 schoolhouse, with support from Texas A&M and the Texas Historical Foundation.
Italian Architect Dr. Fabrizio Aimar Takes Helm of Center for Heritage Conservation as New Director
Oct. 31, 2023 • 3 min. readDr. Fabrizio Aimar has joined Texas A&M University as the new director of Center for Heritage Conservation (CHC), taking over for Andrew J. Billingsley who has served as the center director since 2021.