Robert Silman - 2015 Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award
Channel: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Date: 2015-11-04

Robert Silman's exemplary endeavors in historic preservation engineering have contributed significantly to the inclusion of technology in preserving our heritage. Mr. Silman has worked on innumerable projects of national and local significance, including Fallingwater and Farnsworth House. His close work with the National Trust, the Association for Preservation Technology and other professional organizations, along with his teaching career, have made him a leader in preservation and engineering alike. Mr. Silman's skill in his expanding field is matched by his humanistic approach, helping the public appreciate the need for technology in preservation and forever increasing the possibilities of our work.

Every year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognizes exemplary organizations, projects and people who represent the best that preservation has to offer. For the full 2015 list visit www.preservationnation.org/awards