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The Phoenix Renewed: Sustainability of Post-War Churches and Cathedrals

18 – 19 March 2019
Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral epitomised the spirit of the age and captured the attention of the nation when it was consecrated in 1962, but almost 60 years later it faces some significant conservation challenges. Many of these will be familiar to those who are involved and interested in post-war churches. As Coventry looks towards hosting the UK City of Culture celebrations in 2021, solutions and opportunities to address these challenges are brought into sharp focus.

Set within Spence’s masterpiece of mid-twentieth century art and architecture, this international conference will discuss themes of significance and change, materials technology and conservation, and consider the management of collections and interiors designed in tandem with the buildings.  Over two days, experts from The Getty Foundation, Historic England, C20 Society, Church of England as well as a range of practitioners will present the latest best practice and lead panel debates. A highlight will be the gala dinner in the Cathedral on the evening of 18 March.

Save the date: bookings can be found here

Planning for Low Carbon Heat

12 March 2019
Edinburgh

Planning for Low Carbon Heat

Tuesday 12 March, Edinburgh

The way we heat our buildings is going to change dramatically in the coming years. The new Planning (Scotland) Bill, Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies and district heating regulations will have a significant impact on how planning approaches energy and place, with the potential to improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions and create new, local economic opportunities.

Zero Waste Scotland is hosting a free workshop in Edinburgh on Tuesday 12 March 2019 to help planners understand more about the changing policy landscape and how these changes might be addressed in practice. The session is free to attend for all planning professionals, whether in the public or private sector.

At the workshop, you will have the chance to hear about:

  • Developments towards the Planning (Scotland) Bill, the further rollout of LHEES and the introduction of district heating regulations
  • Feasibilities and the energy statement
  • Insights and experiences of planning for low carbon heat from case study speakers

The session is designed to help planning professionals network and share your experiences in an open and informal environment. Speakers will include SEPA, Arup, Zero Waste Scotland and more.

You can secure your place by clicking the green Register button towards the top right of this page.

Further workshops are planned for home builders and housing associations. If you would like to know more about these sessions, please contact Drew Murphy on drew.murphy@zerowastescotland.org.uk.

Book the event here

 

 

Conference Stained Glass Dealing with Environmental Deterioration

27 March 2019
London

Environmental deterioration is arguably the most serious risk facing stained glass
windows. Historic England is hosting a one-day conference to look at its causes and its treatment. This will present the results of our research project looking at the design and efficacy of “environmental protective glazing” (ventilated secondary glazing), and will launch the consultation on our forthcoming Guidance Note (Stained Glass: Dealing with Environmental Deterioration).

Speakers including Tobit Curteis, Leonie Seliger, Steve Clare, Andrew Arrol,
Chris Wood, Giles Proctor, and Robyn Pender will be discussing all aspects of the
protection of stained glass endangered by environmental deterioration: practical
conservation and research, case studies, and planning issues.

An unmissable event for everyone interested in ecclesiastical buildings; for all
building conservation advisors, funders, architects and surveyors; and for all owners
and custodians of fragile stained glass or other decorative glazing.

Download the flyer with info on bookings  here

BRAZILIAN MODERNISM

27 February 2019
London

ALL WELCOME
Reyner Banham has described the pioneering work created in Brazil in the 1940s and 50s as forming the first ‘national’ style in modern architecture. While Europe and the USA were involved in World War II and its aftermath, the buildings of Oscar Niemeyer, Lúcio Costa and many others, took the ideas and forms of Le Corbusier (in particular) into new and exciting directions.
In the 1970s and 80s a further generation including Vilanova Artigas and Lina Bo Bardi represented a new toughness: this work, perhaps lesser known, is of equal interest and value in understanding the particularly Brazilian achievements in modern architecture.
Andrew Higgott will outline this story, with a particular emphasis on the contrasting approaches of Niemeyer and Bo Bardi.
Andrew is an architectural writer and teacher who has lectured widely, and has had teaching positions at the Architectural Association and the University of East London.
Book here

ICON 2019 Conference

ICON 2019 Conference: New Perspectives: Contemporary Conservation Thinking and Practice

12- 15 June 2019
Belfast

#Icon19 provides the platform we need to engage with the latest developments in conservation of cultural heritage – to exchange knowledge, network with colleagues new and old, to support each other in our professional development and promote professional standards of conservation across the UK!

The Conference theme will explore the latest research, practical applications and innovative thinking across the sector.

Owing to popular demand, #Icon19 also features a greater variety of ancillary events than ever before!

Every registration includes a free ticket to the Opening Reception at Ulster Museum for a wine and a canape reception the evening of Wednesday, 12th June, and of course full access to two full days of seven parallel conference sessions at Belfast Waterfront.

In addition – join us for our all of the exciting events happening during our visit!

  • Full programme of tours of Belfast and the surrounding area during the day on Wednesday 12th JuneWatch this space!
  • Conference tour options will include:
  • A special reception for international delegates on Tuesday 11th June, aboard the historic SS Nomadic at Titanic Belfast – open to one and all! If you’re coming from afar, look out for your special discount code to register! If you’re coming from closer to home, please come along to mix and mingle and help us welcome our international colleagues!
  • Icon’s Formal Triennial Conference Dinner at Belfast City Hall on Thursday 13th JuneBooking now! Be seen – and feel free to bring your friends and family!
  • Tours of Belfast for friends and family on Friday 14th June, while you’re in the second day of sessions. Watch this space – booking opens soon!
  • Unwind in style at our Steam Jazz Night on Friday 14th June – feel free to bring your friends and family! Booking now
  • Regional excursion on Saturday 15th JuneWatch this space- booking opens soon!

There’s not a moment to lose! Register now and get in on all the action.