This virtual CPD on Thursday 27th October has been put together by the RIAS Conservation Committee as CPD for conservation accredited architects but the topics will be of interest to all who are interested in saving and re-using historic buildings, including those considering conservation accreditation, architects, planners, and people working in the heritage sector.
The Buildings at Risk Register (BARR) identifies, records and monitors historic buildings at risk in Scotland. It also acts as a catalyst, linking potential restorers to buildings and sites.
Following an introduction to BARR, our speakers will explore some of the many opportunities and challenges facing architects and building owners in tackling historic building projects.
This includes building surveys, the condition of the fabric, fabric repairs, a conservation approach to thermal performance, introducing a new design, replacing missing elements, planning and grant conditions, archaeological investigations and recording, and community engagement.
13.00 – 13.05 Introduction, Part 1 Chair – Tamsie Thomson
13.05 - 13.30 The Buildings at Risk Register as a catalyst for community engagement - Monica Warwick, Historic Environment Scotland.
13.30 - 13.55 A case for communicating through drawings: how architects have presented the design and construction process over the centuries. Fiona Sinclair, Fiona Sinclair Architect
13.55 - 14.20 The value and benefits of measured survey and studying a building. David Chouman, David Chouman Architect Ltd
14.20 - 14.35 Questions and Answers Chair – Tamsie Thomson
14.35 - 14.50 Comfort break
14.50 - 14.55 Introduction, Part 2 Chair - Tamsie Thomson
14.55 - 15.20 Standing Building Archaeology and Reading Buildings - Tom Addyman, Addyman Archaeology
15.20 - 15.45 West Boathouse at Glasgow Green. Restoring and renewing a rowing boathouse for the next generation. Ingrid Shearer, Glasgow Building Preservation Trust
15.45 - 16.10 Edinburgh Futures Institute – how the lead architect and conservation architect work together; fabric repairs, dry rot eradication, retained fabric, restoration, a conservation approach to thermal performance and new design. Rab Bennetts, Bennetts Associates, and Dawson Stelfox, Consarc Design Group
16.10 - 16.25 Questions and Answers Chair – Tamsie Thomson
