Best Practices

Conservation Technical Handbooks

In collaboration with the local chapter of the International Council of Monuments and Sites, the series of eight technical handbooks aims to promote better quality restoration projects, enhance the level of competency within the heritage building industry and increase appreciation for our built heritage.

Volume 1: Introduction

Volume 2: Roofs

Volume 3: Facades

Volume 4: Structure

Volume 5: Windows and Doors

Volume 6: Interior Elements

Volume 7: Paints and Coatings

Volume 8: Managing Change

Do It Right Guides

These guides provide building owners and tenants of good conservation practices for signages and common works carried out to conserved buildings. 

Shophouses and Terraces Do It Right

Signages Do It Right

Tiong Bahru Do It Right

Heritage Interpretation Do It Right

EASE (Private) Do It Right 

Technical Supplements

These technical supplements serve as guides to professionals and owners of conservation buildings in the restoration of their buildings. They address the practical aspects of conservation, sharing with readers the appropriate restoration techniques so as to encourage quality restoration of conservation buildings.

Understanding the doors, windows and vents [2.72 MB, PDF]

Understanding the first storey : Five footways and front facades [1.56 MB, PDF]

Understanding the mechanical and electrical services [1.18 MB, PDF]

Understanding the ornamental plasterworks [2.13 MB, PDF]

Understanding the partywalls [1.53 MB, PDF]

Understanding the roofs [1.32 MB, PDF]

Understanding the timber floors and staircases [1.92 MB, PDF]