Stewarding a historic property means balancing the things that need to change with the things that should stay the same. We work with clients to document historic buildings and sites, which can include identifying historic materials, character-defining features, alterations, and conditions. We regularly evaluate historic resources to assess integrity, identify preservation priorities, and determine eligibility for historic designation programs. Our reports are tailored to each project's needs and may include treatment recommendations, project phasing strategies, preservation priorities, and guidance for future rehabilitation work.

We also prepare archival documentation of historic resources, often to satisfy mitigation requirements associated with Section 106 or ORS 358.653 mitigation.  These efforts create a permanent record of a property's history, appearance, and significance, ensuring important information is preserved for future generations.

In addition, we assist local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations with preservation planning initiatives. Our experience includes historic resource surveys, preservation guidelines, context studies, policy development, best-practices recommendations, and other specialty reports that help communities identify, evaluate, and manage historic resources. Whether documenting a single building or helping shape preservation policy at a community scale, we provide practical guidance grounded in careful research and preservation best practices.