Hey, no trouble sufficiently stirred to deter the fun had by APTers in
Portland.  

Enjoyed seeing a few people in person that I typically see either once a
year or hear from in this modest forum.  There is definite interest in
shifting to more diversity and it's evident in the survey numbers (which
I can't remember by heart).  Architects have moved from 50% to something
like 30% and there is a more even spread of the other APT disciplines,
including engineers, conservators, contractors, landscape architects,
and preservation "others".  Ingvall Maxwell and Zeynep Ahunbay both
spoke eloquently about the importance of preserving and nurturing the
traditional crafts of preservation.  Their discussions of work in
Scotland and Turkey respectively set an example for all of us, and many
other speakers also referenced this.  My presentation on the Parthenon
also showed the importance of the collaboration of the entire team, the
beauty of the results, and the detailed execution of both documents and
replicated elements of the building.  I enjoy the presentations that
show results rather than remaining theoretical with exotic testing and
high costs.  There were many down-to-earth (literally) presentations,
but little hands-on.  

Have fun at the trades network gathering, but consider coming to
Galveston next year.


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Date:    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 22:15:27 +0000
From:    John Callan <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Greetings from APT

Just thought I'd let you guyz know that things have been interesting
here at APT.  Saw a couple of presentations by craftsmen, some by the
ususal suspects and some by folks from other shores.  Even some pinheads
were represented among the participants and presenters.  Portland is
lovely, in a warm damp sort of way.

For those who know my fears related to the exodus of certain interests
to that other organization I am proud to be a member of...my fears are
justified.

Stirring up trouble as usual.

-jc

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