ICOMOS International Scientific Committee for Stone (ICOMOS-ISCS)
Welcome
 
  • Goals
The ISCS’ purpose is to promote the knowledge and the preservation of inorganic porous building materials (IPBM), such as natural and artificial stones conservation.
Employing a multidisciplinary approach, it aims at identifying research gaps, stimulate and support research activities and increase exchange and dissemination of knowledge and skills in order to promote greater understanding in the heritage field.

In order to reach its objectives, the Committee will develop activities in support of the ICOMOS triennial action plans and in agreement with the ISCS work program and will include in particular:

• The promotion of dissemination and sharing of information on IPBM conservation both nationally and internationally, for both professionals and the public
• Both the real and virtual production of information documents, as publications, newsletter, Web site
• The organisation of scientific conferences or workshops in relationship with the Committee meetings, and in partnership with expert institutions in the field
• The participation and promotion of training and education activities
• The provision of a technical assistance
 
  • Board
The new elected Bureau (Term 2008 – 2011) and Executive Committee:

Stefan Simon (Germany, RFSM Berlin) as the President, Tamara Anson-Cartwright (Canada, Ontario Ministry of Culture) as the Vice- President, Jean-Marc Vallet (France, CICRP) as the General Secretary and Andrew A McMillan (United Kingdom, BGS) as the Treasurer.

The sub committees “Glossary” and “Park, Garden and Cemeteries Congress” are coordinated by Véronique Vergès- Belmin (France, LRMH).
 
  • To become a member
ISCS is composed of members from different countries representing national committees of ICOMOS and meets once or twice a year. Meetings are conducted in English, and animated by the president, vice president, general secretary and treasurer.

An ICOMOS member can be expert member and also voting member, or associate member, or honorary member, according to the ICOMOS-ISCS statutes.
ISCS is open to all experts of various professional backgrounds, members of ICOMOS, who have experience, knowledge, or particular interest in the preservation of stone in historic buildings.
Interested persons can get information on page “How to become a member?”
 
  • Contact
To get in touch with ICS, please contact the general secretary (jean-marc.vallet@cicrp.fr ).

More information: Newsletter n°1 (pdf) Newsletter n°2