The National Park Services (NPS) recently released a new report entitled, “The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.” The document offers guidance on how to make historic buildings more sustainable in a manner that will preserve their historic character, as well as meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The written guidelines illustrate examples of recommended treatments, as well as those that are not recommended or could negatively impact the building’s historic character. Read More…