The Certificate in Historic Preservation
The Certificate in Historic Preservation is a new program in the fall of 2008 which will provide an opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students at the School of Architecture to expand their knowledge in historic preservation while completing their degrees. The new program will build on the School’s current strengths in history, urban design, community building and a regional approach to architectural and landscape development.
Miami and its region, which includes Southern Florida and the Caribbean, serve as an ideal laboratory for the new program. The rich diversity of characteristic and threatened buildings, urban districts and landscapes in this area provides the foundation for the exploration of evolving issues in historic preservation.
The Certificate Program will stress an interdisciplinary approach, and will allow specialization in areas of regional significance, such as Tropical architecture. Program resources include Miami’s professional community with its extensive experience in preservation in practice.
For more information, please contact your advisor in the Office of Academic Services.
This restored Cape Dutch House in the South African Village of Coral Gables received awards from both Dade Heritage Trust and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. The architects who completed the project are faculty members Carie Penabad and Adib Cure.