Architectural Heritage Conservation
What is it?
This unique degree program – one of its kind in Germany – focuses on the conservation and sustainable development of the world’s built and cultural heritage. As global sustainability goals increasingly recognize the value of cultural heritage, this program places you at the intersection of architecture, civil engineering, building research, and monument preservation.
We offer small class sizes, close support from our teaching staff, and active exchange among students. Site visits are a regular part of the program. You will also benefit from our diverse national and international teaching and research projects. Our faculty has been hosting a UNESCO Chair since 2022.
The Architectural Heritage Conservation degree program focuses on applied and project-driven learning with the following specializations:
- Design, planning, and construction in the context of cultural heritage
- Preservation of historical monuments and architectural history
- Building conservation and restoration
- Communication and management of cultural heritage
What can I do with it?
Career opportunities after graduation are as diverse as the Architectural Heritage Conservation program itself. Our graduates work successfully in architecture and planning firms, historic preservation, public agencies at the local and state level, as well as with associations and NGOs.
After earning your bachelor’s degree, you can advance your studies with one of our master’ programs: Building Preservation and Restoration or UNESCO World Heritage and Urban Conservation.
For degree-seeking students: detailed information on admission requirements, application deadlines, etc. can be found on the German page.
Insights into studying
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ExcursionsExcursionsIn June, a group of students traveled to Vienna to explore buildings from the Middle Ages, Baroque and Gründerzeit on site.
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Baukulturerbe Yearbook 2023/2024Baukulturerbe Yearbook 2023/2024The new Baukulturerbe yearbook has been publishes and provides exciting insights into oir work! (German language only)
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InstagramVisit our Instagram channel @baukulturerbe_hsrm! It's where we present our architectural heritage degree programs and show what happens during the course of study.
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Study trip to InstagramStudy trip to InstagramStudents from our elective ‘Study trip to Instagram’ create content for the Instagram channel @archi.chapters. Have a look!
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UNESCO ChairUNESCO ChairThe UNESCO Chair has been established at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences since 2022. The holder of the chair is Prof Dr Michael Kloos. The chair researches and supports the preservation and sustainable development of historic urban and cultural landscapes.
Research and teaching
The laboratory for building research is an integral part of teaching. In obligatory subjects, students learn how to deal with existing buildings and the importance of preliminary investigations in construction projects. Elective subjects deepen the use of optical and electronic media for the precise measurement of historical buildings.
UNESCO Chair
Since 2022, the UNESCO Chair at Hochschule RheinMain has been part of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering. The chair holder is Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Kloos. The chair researches and supports the preservation and sustainable development of historic urban and cultural landscapes.
Research projects in the field of architecture and building culture
- Framework 2.0
- SPP 2255 of the DFG "Cultural Heritage Construction"
- Alsfeld - the Augustinian monastery
- SEHS - Systems for recording historic towns
- From the medieval castle to the Renaissance palace, the baroque palace complex and the additions of the 19th century
- Building research on medieval and early modern towns in the Hessian region
- Building research on the so-called lighthouse of Ostia
Department of Historic Preservation
Prof. Dr. Anne Bantelmann-Betz
Phone: +49 611 9495-1409
Email: Anne.Bantelmann-Betz(at)hs-rm.de
Room number: D-121 (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus)
Department of Project Management and Project Development in a Historical Context
Prof. Dr. Cristian Abrihan | Architect and Heritage Conservator
Phone: +49 611 9495-1449
Email:
Room number: D-121 (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus)
Department of Building History and Monument Conservation, Head of the Laboratory for Building Recording and Building Research
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Corinna Rohn | Architecture
Phone: +49 611 9495-1421
Email:
Room number: D-133 (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus)
Department of Building Construction for Existing Buildings
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Friedmar Voormann
Phone: +49 611 9495-1431
Email:
Room number: D-303 (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus)
Department of Conservation and Sustainable Development of Historic Urban and Cultural Landscapes
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Kloos | Architect and Urban Planner
Phone: +49 611 9495-1414
Email:
Room number: D-302 (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus)
Department of Design in a Historical Context
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Duppel | Civil Engineer
Phone: +49 611 9495-1413
Email:
Room number: D-302 (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus)
Department of Geoinformatics
Prof. Dr. Manfred Loidold
Email:
Nikolaus Koch
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Room number: D-119 (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus)
Annette Schmelz
Phone: +49 611 9495-1420
Email:
Room number: D-119 (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus)
Contact - We can help you!
Prof. Dr. Anne Bantelmann-Betz
Phone: +49 611 9495-1409
Email: Anne.Bantelmann-Betz@hs-rm.de
Office: Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus, Building D, Room 121
Phone: +49 611 9495-1436
Email: sekretariat-bauku-fab@hs-rm.de
Office: Kurt-Schumacher-Ring Campus, Building D, Room 122
Personal office hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.