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The Association of Preservation Technology - Northeast Chapter
invites the submission of presentations for the March 20, 2009 Symposium
to be held in Boston, MA.
The focus of the Symposium will be the use of glass in architecture,
including but not necessarily limited to glass spandrel/cladding,
glass block, stained/art glass and structural glass. Papers on the
following topics are encouraged:
- Architectural and cultural significance. The examination of
glass in architecture and its use as a social, economic and cultural
component of material culture.
- Glass and its development in the 20th Century. This is a history
of technology session.
- Replicating, recreating and conserving glass. Papers should
address the context of the use, conservation issues, and how the
glass is being modified for new uses.
Any presentations that discuss case studies should address one
of the topics and the presenters are encouraged to demonstrate how
the case study contributes to the field of architectural glass studies,
research, design or construction issues by providing in-depth analysis
of what was learned in the course of the study or project. Presentations
are to be 30 minutes in length and are to be in English.
Abstracts should be 250 to 300 words, in English and must include
the title, the name of the speaker or speakers, the address of the
speaker and any institution they are representing, email address
of the speaker and the speaker’s resume.
Selection Criteria
All abstracts are peer reviewed by an APTNE-appointed committee.
Each abstract is evaluated in four key areas:
- Originality
- Quality of the abstract (clearly defines out-comes, flows smoothly)
- Relevance/significance to the field of Historic Preservation
- Objectives
Important Deadlines
- October 24, 2008 Submission of Abstracts
- November 14, 2008 Notification of Acceptance
- December 20, 2008 First Draft of Papers Due
- February 4, 2009 Final Papers Due
- March 1, 2009 Powerpoint Presentations Due
Please submit your abstract information by October 24,
2008
Selection Notification and Speaker Responsibilities
Please read the following guidelines carefully:
- If your abstract is accepted, you must submit a formal written
paper (5-10 pages minimum) for inclusion in the symposium proceedings.
- Each presenter will receive a complimentary registration for
the symposium. Speakers will not be paid. All travel and additional
expenses are the responsibility of the speaker.
- If your abstract is selected, you will be notified by November
14, 2008.
- Presenters are encouraged to use powerpoint technology to enhance
their presentations. No other audiovisual requirements will be
permitted.
- Powerpoint presentations must be submitted to APTNE at a specified
deadline date in order to preload presentation to avoid on-site
slow downs.
- Speakers not meeting key deadlines may be removed from the
program.
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