Archival Management

1. Mapping Existing Archives

Identifying and documenting landscape architecture archives and collections in collaboration with COST members.

Activities:

• Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) to assess archives by age, condition, type, and accessibility.
• Workshops to analyse findings and build a cartographic database.

2. Identifying Innovative Archival Models

Exploring and sharing effective archival practices to strengthen expertise and improve access to archives.

Activities:

• Online workshops to review and compare current approaches.
• STSMs, study visits, and masterclasses to exchange knowledge and replicate successful models.

3. Creating a Manual of Best Practices

Developing a comprehensive guide for managing both analog and digital LA records – from care and storage to long-term preservation.

Activities:

• Workshops for knowledge exchange.
• STSM to compile the manual.

4. Creating a Manual for Donors

Designing a practical guide to help LA professionals and associations organise and donate their materials to archives.

Activities:

• Workshops to gather insights and experiences.
• STSM to produce the donor handbook.

5. Digital Technologies & Archival Challenges

Building capacity in managing digital records – such as CAD files, GIS data, BIM models, and 3D representations – and advancing digitisation and digital humanities standards.

Activity:

• One dedicated training school.