Join Walter Furlan, conservationist and Willowbank School of Restoration Arts alumni as he addresses restoration practices, provides an overview of the conservation process and outlines the importance of using existing heritage materials whenever possible. This presentation will use a variety of case studies to illustrate how each restoration project is unique. By implementing techniques that are reversible and through the use of locally sourced materials, minimal intervention can be achieved. Furlan’s process is guided by robust conservation principles for preserving historic sites which help to ensure consistency in planning, intervening, and utilizing historical locations. These principles have been embraced by federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal authorities as the standard for evaluating proposed conservation efforts. Furlan has revived facets of various landmarks in Hamilton, including Whitehern Historic House, Dundurn Castle, Auchmar, and the Central Presbyterian Church.