In the Sponsorship Program’s 25th year, the Board of the Washington Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology (APT DC) is pleased to announce that Donghwan Kim and Drew Barnhart are the 2024 awardees of the Emerging Professionals Sponsorship Program (EPSP).

Donghwan Kim is a dedicated professional specializing in historic preservation with a focus on integrating sustainability into architectural conservation. He holds a Master of Architecture in Sustainable Design from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2018. Currently an Architect at Page Southerland Page in Washington, D.C., Kim works on significant projects, including federal building renovations and historic site repairs, such as the Smithsonian Castle and Hirshhorn Museum. His expertise in using advanced tools like BIM and VR enhances his preservation techniques and aligns with his goal to lead in sustainable historic preservation. Kim’s active involvement in organizations like the Association for Preservation Technology (APT) and DOCOMOMO US underscores his commitment to the field. Attending the APT International Conference will further his knowledge and professional development, enabling him to apply cutting-edge strategies to his projects and contribute to the preservation community.

Drew Barnhart is committed to the field of preservation and conservation with a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation from Columbia University. An Architectural Conservator at Building Conservation Associates, Inc., she has developed practical skills through roles such as Section 106 Compliance Reviewer, where she applied federal and state regulations to historic properties, and through detailed work on the Cabin Camp 3 Dining Hall Historic Structure Report. Her experience spans archival research, condition assessments, and developing preservation strategies. Barnhart actively engages with preservation networks and has participated in international conferences and specialized workshops. Her focus on expanding technical conservation knowledge, particularly in innovative materials and methods, aligns with her goal of advancing in the field. Attending the APT International Conference will further enhance her expertise and support her professional growth in preservation technology and practices.

APT DC is a not-for-profit educational association serving preservation professionals in the greater National Capitol Region. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, our region covers DC as well as Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Sussex County, Delaware. The chapter promotes the exchange of ideas and knowledge concerning the conservation of historic resources through tours, lectures, workshops, and symposia. The Emerging Professionals Sponsorship Program is paid for through membership fees, money raised from events and fees paid for AIA continuing education credits and member donations. Donations can be made using the “Donate” tab on the APT DC website and are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

For more information on the Emerging Professionals Sponsorship Program including past recipients and eligibility criteria, or to learn more about APT DC please visit our website at www.aptdc.org. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @aptdcchapter to stay up to date with chapter events.

Each year, emerging professionals are selected to receive stipends to attend either the International Preservation Trades Network (IPTN) Workshop or the Association for Preservation Technology (APTI) conference.