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February 2020
CPD Essentials – Building Conservation in Action
Historic buildings workshop – a rare opportunity to see building conservation in action The venue is thought to be the largest country house of the 18th century. The classical east front is over 600 feet long and the building covers over 3 acres. The house, gardens and the core of the historic estate were purchased by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust in 2017 to save it from dereliction and bring it into the public domain. It contains 22 listed buildings…
Find out more »Place Services – House History Researching & Understanding Your Historic Building
This event takes place at the Essex Record Office, the storehouse of Essex history. The course is aimed at house owners, heritage consultants, architects and anyone interested in researching the history and development of historic buildings. The morning will be split into two sessions. The first talk will look at what sources are typically available for understanding the origins and development of historic buildings. This talk will focus on how archival sources can inform appropriate alteration to structures and the…
Find out more »Place Services – Heritage Statements and Historic Building Appraisals
Heritage Statements are required for any planning application or listed building consent which affects the significance of a heritage asset, this is enshrined in the NPPF and particularly Paragraph 189. If undertaken correctly, these do not only provide a supporting document for an application but also a useful resource of baseline information which can inform an appropriate scheme of development, repair or conservation. This morning course explores the following: Why undertake a Heritage Statement; Content and Format; Methodology; Research and…
Find out more »RSUA – Conservation Training Course – Module 2
The RSUA is running a 5 day course in Historic Building Conservation aimed at architects and related professionals working in the fields of conservation, refurbishment and restoration. This course is designed to meet the formal accreditation criteria for the Conservation Registrant (CR) level of the RIBA Conservation Register but will be of equal benefit to technologists, planners and surveyors involved in conservation work. It is understood that HED (Historic Environment Division DfC) are moving towards a requirement for formal accreditation…
Find out more »The Heritage Alliance – Heritage Day
Heritage Day will be held at the stunning Tower of London. Join our Chair Peter Ainsworth, Sir Tim Laurence, Chair of English Heritage and the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism Helen Whately MP. This popular event offers delegates the chance to meet a wide range of colleagues from across the sector and hear eminent speakers address the latest issues affecting the future of our heritage. After a networking lunch the day sees several ‘HEDx’ talks where members share their…
Find out more »Dovecot Studios – William Morris: Preserving Monuments of Art & Civilisation
May Morris and her father, William Morris, believed passionately in the importance of buildings as monuments to art and civilisation. Founded by William Morris in 1877, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings was formed in response to the destructive work of many Victorian architects whose enthusiasm for harmful restoration caused irreparable damage to not only the building itself, but contributed to a profound loss of heritage. SPAB is considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on conservation, and…
Find out more »OUDCE – An Introduction to GIS for Archaeologists
In recent years, GIS has fundamentally transformed the way spatial data is collated, analyzed and interpreted. In this respect, it is an extremely powerful tool for archaeologists with many professional heritage services companies now utilizing the technology for detailed spatial analysis of a wide spectrum of projects including Historic Landscape Characterisation studies, field walking projects, archaeological excavations and evaluations. This course will provide participants with a working knowledge of GIS software and its practical applications for use in archaeology and…
Find out more »HTVF – Character, Quality & Design in Neighbourhood Planning and Beyond
This seminar-workshop will explore the role of design in Neighbourhood Planning and other policy-making contexts. Starting with the role of Village Design Statements and communities in capturing the character of their localities, delegates will hear about: Locality's new Toolkit Achieving well-designed places through neighbourhood planning, and funding support for greater design aspirations The National Trust's new community toolkit Planning for Heritage The role of pattern books in moving from seeing character to identifying design policies How top housing architects are…
Find out more »RSUA – Heritage at Risk Northern Ireland
Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland Lecture Series 2019/20 This lecture by Nikki McVeigh, and Dr Connie Gerrow from UAHS will explore how trends identified by the HARNI register can help to direct individuals, groups, funders and central and local government to target re-use, regeneration and repair works towards heritage need.
Find out more »March 2020
ESC – Retrofitting Dwellings for Improved Energy Efficiency – based on BSI PAS 2035: 2019
This one-day workshop will take participants through the retrofit process via PAS 2035 and other retrofit methodologies. The workshop will give an overview of each of the activities and the roles and responsibilities of the relevant parties. It will also look at where PAS 2035 will possibly change in a future edition. The workshop is interactive and includes exercises focused on the activities involved in the implementation of PAS 2035. It will also include the tutors own work examples. PAS…
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