A primary goal of Technical Preservation Services (TPS) is to publish state-of-the-art information that conveys responsible methods of caring for historic buildings. Since its inception TPS has produced over 150 publications that are currently in print and readily available to the public, and has sold and distributed over 5 million copies. The collection includes Standards and Guidelines, public service leaflets and books on using the Tax Incentives, reports on conserving fragile historic building materials, case studies on specific structures, and a wealth of technical preservation guidance on preserving historic buildings and landscapes. Series currently include Preservation Briefs, Preservation Tech Notes, Technical Reports, Program/Training Information, and Co-Published Books.

Today, many local review commissions nationwide have adopted TPS-authored Standards and Guidelines and information in the Preservation Briefs is routinely referenced in architectural specifications. TPS publications have had a profound impact on the way the public both perceives and treats historic properties. For example, the dangers of abrasive cleaning are now widely known; the repair of historic windows is now recognized as a viable option; repointing is considered both for its appearance and long-term effect on the building envelope; the importance of historic interiors is more widely appreciated; and historic landscapes are now acknowledged for the significant role they play in defining our nation's past.

For a complete listing of publications offered by Heritage Preservation Services, and information about ordering select items free of charge, visit the HPS Bookstore.