Architecture Specialty Group

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We develop and promote the conservation of immovable cultural heritage, including buildings, monuments, outdoor sculpture, and heritage sites. We provide a forum for the exchange of information yielded from practice and research to further the profession and practice standards of architectural conservation. 

The group also tries to maintain a strong connection to allied organizations like the U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS), the Association for Preservation Technology (APTI), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Preservation Trades Network (PTN).

Formed in 1989, we now have nearly 350 members. 

Our membership is open to any AIC member with an interest in architectural conservation.

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What We Do

Annual Meeting Programming

We put together architectural conservation-related programming for AIC's annual meetings. The program is a full day or more of papers, panel discussions, and joint sessions, as well as social events. We also work with other groups, both internal and external (such as APTi) on joint programming. See our 2025 programming , including a joint session on preventive care. 

Wiki

We maintain the Architectural Conservation section of the AIC Wiki in collaboration with APT’s Technical Committee for Materials (TCM). The wiki is an interactive and collaborative resource for conservators and conservation students to learn and share about topics in the preservation and conservation of all types of immovable cultural heritage. It is a dynamic endeavor that aims to foster communication and connectivity through an active exchange of information on developing research and the current trends and needs of the field. We are currently developing content, and we welcome edits and new content.

Online Events

We also plan occasional online member meetups, so members can connect with each other and help plan the group's future.

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Group members enjoy a reception at the 52nd Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.

Online Community

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Our online community provides valuable forum where group members can share and exchange ideas and practical information, facilitate open discussion, disseminate group-related news, questions, job postings, announcements, comments of interest, and general information.

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Officers

Tania Alam

Chair (2026-2027)

Tania Alam joined CANY as an Assistant Project Manager in September 2025. Alam graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science in Historic Preservation in 2017, and received her Bachelors of Architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (Dhaka, Bangladesh) in 2014. Alam worked as an architectural conservator at Jablonski Building Conservation, Inc. (JBC) in New York City, NY between June 2017 and august 2025. At JBC, Alam conducted conditions assessments, historic documentation, and projects involving material testing and analysis. Special interests include historic color palettes, color psychology, and energy efficient building design. Additionally, Alam completed a two years Associate's of Arts in Psychology at CUNY (City University of New York) in hopes to understand the relationship between the human psyche, architectural spaces and historic preservation.

Ha Leem Ro

Program Chair (2026-2027)

Ha Leem Ro is an architectural conservator and research associate at The Center for Architectural Conservation at Weitzman. Her interests include interpretation of historic sites and conservation and management of archeological sites. Since joining the CAC in 2021, she has been involved in numerous preservation projects participating in documentation of historic sites and development of conservation methods for archeological sites in the American Southwest.  

Ha Leem holds a Master of Arts in Historical and Sustainable Architecture from NYU London and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania where she was awarded the Faculty Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement.

Christina Varvi

Assistant Program Chair (2026-2027)

President, Co-Chief Conservator, and Professional Member of AIC, Christina holds an M.S. in Historic Preservation with a concentration in Materials Conservation from Columbia University. A specialist in architectural and public art conservation, Christina is RLA’s lead professional for all projects west of the Mississippi River, including Hawaii and Alaska. She is a specialist in modern architectural materials, such as linoleum and synthetic finishes, outdoor sculpture planning, treatment, and surveys, as well as large-scale mosaics conservation and architecture surveys, testing, and specification development. She is a certified Cathedral Stone Jahn® Mortar installer, operator of aerial and scissor lifts, and OSHA 30-hr certified for the construction industry. She is also a certified AIC CAP Assessor and National Heritage Responder.

Kevin Daly

Secretary/Treasurer (2025-2027)

Kevin Daly is an architectural conservator at Jablonski Building Conservation in New York City, with more than 30 years’ experience in both architectural conservation and preservation design. He holds a BA in Classical Civilizations from UCLA and an MS in Historic Preservation from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Before being a Senior Associate at JBC, he was an Associate at Building Conservation Associates Inc., and a Technical Director of Conservation at Walter B. Melvin Architects, LLC. Mr. Daly coordinates all phases of assessment, design assistance, client communications, and construction quality control of restoration projects. He specializes in conservation of exterior envelope materials including field testing and lab work. He is a former chair of the ASG, an AIC Professional Member, and is active in the Association for Preservation Technology at the international and local Northeast chapter levels (APTI and APT-NE).

Meagan Timmins

Emerging Conservation Professional Liaison (2023-2026)

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Ali Wysopal

Chair Emerita (2026-2027)

Ali Wysopal earned her MS in Historic Preservation with a focus on material conservation from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture. Trained as both a stained glass craftsperson and architectural conservator, Ali has held internships at the Western Archeological and Conservation Center, Historic Brattonsville, and completed a Conservation Fellowship in stained glass at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. As an architectural conservator, Ali has experience conducting condition surveys; performing documentation; developing and implementing treatment plans; and carrying out historic material analysis. Her private practice, A.W. Studio, specializes in the care of decorative glass windows, including leaded, stained glass, and dalle de verre. In addition to her private practice work, Ali is also a Project Manager at the Minnesota Historical Society, where she helps oversee preservation projects for the organization's many historic properties. Ali is a member of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT), the Stained Glass Association of America, the National Heritage Responders, and the MN Alliance for Response.

Gregory Bailey

Board Liaison (2023-2029)

Gregory Bailey graduated in 2011 from Buffalo State College with an M.A. and C.A.S. in Art Conservation with a focus on the conservation of objects. Since that time, he has been awarded a Kress Fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a Mellon Fellowship at the Walters Art Museum, where he also went on to work as Associate Conservator. He is the 2016-2017 recipient of the Booth Family Rome Prize in Historic Preservation and Conservation.  From 2017 to 2019, Greg served as Objects Conservator for the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery.  Greg returned to the Walters Art Museum in 2019 as Senior Objects Conservator.  Greg is a Professional Member of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), for which he also serves on the Board of Directors. Greg is Associate Editor for the Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (JAIC) as well as Associate Editor for Studies in Conservation.

Ryan Winfield

Staff Liaison

After graduating from Mary Washington College with a BA in art history and historic preservation, Ryan moved to DC, where he got his first job working for a small association management firm. After that he worked at a national arts advocacy organization before coming to AIC as a Membership Assistant. He is currently the Membership Manager. Ryan likes living in DC where he enjoys learning about its history, its local politics, and its public transportation system. In his spare time, he likes to cook, travel, and finish the many DIY projects he has going on in his apartment.

Volunteer with Us

Help create resources, plan events, and build connections among members. There are many ways to get involved—organize annual meeting sessions, develop webinars, or support networking and skill-building efforts. All of our group’s great work is powered by volunteers. Connect, contribute, and make a difference!

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