Glenn Boornazian

In Practice is a new series sponsored by the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation to showcase the breadth and depth of built heritage conservation through its professional practices. Speakers will discuss their projects and the trajectory of their careers. It will afford students the opportunity to hear directly from those who have put their knowledge to work as they help define the contemporary discipline and the professional practice of heritage conservation. 

In 1988, Glenn Boornazian started what would become Integrated Conservation Resources (ICR), and Integrated Conservation Contracting (ICC), in order to combine investigative architectural conservation services with high-quality conservation contracting. His expertise includes specialized conditions investigation, materials testing, analysis, and the design and implementation of architectural conservation treatment programs. Prior to graduate school, Glenn was the Director of Restoration for the Nantucket Historical Association. After studying at Columbia University’s Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, Glenn served as Staff Conservator for the Center for Preservation Research at Columbia University. He was an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University’s Graduate Program in Historic Preservation and speaks widely on historic preservation issues.  Glenn currently serves as a Trustee on the James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation and is co-teaching an international cultural heritage course at the Yale School of Architecture.