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May 2019
San Gemini Preservation Studies
27 May – 2 August 2019 San Gemini, Italy San Gemini Preservation Studies is a series of courses,field projects and tours aimed at fostering the preservation of cultural heritage. The program offers students both theoretical knowledge in the classroom and hands-on skills participating in field projects and workshops. Courses offered: • Restoration of Traditional Masonry Buildings in Italy • Analyzing and Sketching Historic Buildings • Analysis and Restoration of Archaeological Ceramics • History, Craft and Conservation of Book Bindings •…
Find out more »June 2019
Conservation and Heritage Day at Dreadnought Tiles and Ketley Brick
It can be difficult to find authentic traditional products for restoration projects. This CPD takes you into a unique Brick and Tile Works in the Midlands which began operating in 1805, to show you how Dreadnought Tiles and Ketley Brick use traditional firing techniques and expertise developed over their 200 years to produce a wide range of authentic clay building products. Come and engage with our craftsmen at work and see how traditional methods, passed down through generations, combine with…
Find out more »Scotland Branch: Contemporary Design in Historic Places – case studies in Dunfermline
IHBC Scotland Branch 2019 CPD Training, jointly with Fife Council, takes the theme of contemporary design in historic places. Case studies in Dunfermline will stimulate discussion on issues that IHBC members regularly face in the adaptation of old buildings into new uses; the contemporary alteration or extension of a historic building. Our venue, the world’s first Carnegie Library in Dunfermline re-opened in 2017 and is now also a museum, the Edinburgh Architectural Association Building of the Year and the holder…
Find out more »North Branch – Citizen Jane: Battle For The City
Jane Jacobs’s 1960 book “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” sent shock-waves through the architecture and planning worlds, with its exploration of the consequences of the large-scale reconfiguration of cities which still resonates today. Jacobs was also an activist, involved in many fights to save historic New York City in an era of redevelopment in the 1960s. This film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival 2016 to mark the centenary of Jacobs’ birth and sets out…
Find out more »NHIG – An Introduction to the History, Manufacture & Repair of Cast Iron
Pigs, Puddlers & Patterns: An Introduction to the History, Manufacture & Repair of Cast Iron This seminar – held at the heart of the Early Industrial Revolution – will explore various aspects of the making, forming and repair of cast iron, focusing on: History of iron-making: how pig iron becomes ‘wrought’ or ‘cast’; different types of furnaces; technical progression Pattern Making: types of patterns and how they work; things to think about when designing/specifying Products: overview of Coalbrookdale castings, from…
Find out more »York: Planning the Future with Heritage in mind
With its rich history, York is a city which continues to evolve, and this Historic Towns and Villages Forum seminar and walking tour explores how the city is planning for the future. The seminar will hear from the City of York Council's archaeology officer, officers leading the renovation of the major Guildhall and Caste Gateway schemes, the masterplanners of the Castle Gateway and York Central projects, and how the public has come together to define community briefs for new places.…
Find out more »Heritage of London Trust Operations (HOLTOP) – ‘Taking Stock’- Profiling 3 NLHF Resilient Heritage Projects
'Taking Stock' profiles three NLHF Resilient Heritage projects- the challenges, opportunities, and triumphs. Hosted by the Heritage of London Trust Operations (HOLTOP), the day will include speakers from HOLTOP, Heritage Lincolnshire and World Heritage UK. Selina Papa from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) will explain how the Heritage Fund can support capacity building and resilience, and consider what makes a good application. If you would like a copy of the programme before the seminar, please contact Alice Yates. alice@holtop.org.uk…
Find out more »RTPI – The Future of our Cities and the Role of Planning
Andrew Carter, Chief Executive of the Centre for Cities will explore the future of our cities at the 2019 Sir Patrick Geddes Commemorative Lecture, which will take place in Edinburgh on the evening of 27 June. Centre for Cities is the leading think tank dedicated to improving the performance of UK city economies. Andrew has over 20 years of experience working on urban economic policy issues for public and private development agencies, consultants and research institutes. He has also spent…
Find out more »Heritage Skills ’19 Weekend Workshop
For 19-24 year olds aspiring for a future career in heritage or tourism. Join us for a weekend away at the fabulous Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa to gain and develop invaluable skills ready for an exciting career in archaeology, heritage or tourism. Be prepared for a jam-packed experience where you will get stuck in, visiting a variety of unique and historic sites, as well as participating in a variety of workshops at the hotel; all delivered to you from experts…
Find out more »Scottish Lime Centre Trust – Reinforced Concrete Masterclass
If we are listing more and more buildings and structures from the 20th Century, many of which will be of reinforced concrete construction, then we need to know how to fix them and prolong their lives. We have a huge variety of structures and buildings of reinforced concrete construction across the country. Research and analysis of these buildings has helped inform their appropriate repair, but there are many challenges ahead. Join us and learn from our gathered experts in this…
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