To have the greatest impact in our efforts to preserve our architectural heritage, we believe it helps to speak a common language. For example, are you planning to restore, rehabilitate or remodel your home? Each represents a very different approach with very different requirements.

Restoration This approach involves returning the building to its original appearance. Materials from the most significant time in the property’s history are retained. Materials from other periods are removed and replaced with elements from the most significant time period.

Rehabilitation This approach emphasizes the repair and retention of significant historic materials and features while adapting a building for contemporary use.

Remodeling This approach alters the design features of a building without considering the building’s history.

A successful restoration or rehabilitation project requires an understanding of the architecture and history of the house. Our Resource Library has reference materials on architectural styles, rehabilitation techniques and individual files on specific buildings in Dallas. For more information, please call (214) 821-3290, email or visit Preservation Dallas at 2922 Swiss Avenue, Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.