Monthly Archives: October 2008

St Pancras International wins the Crown Estate Conservation Award

Posted on 29/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

(Announcement made 11th October 2008) St Pancras International by Alastair Lansley (for Union Railways) has won the Crown Estate Conservation Award 2008. The design strategy for St Pancreas involved radical intervention – the removal of part of the floor to … Continue reading →

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IHBC & friends celebrate heritage in Wales

Posted on 29/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

Heritage Minister Alun Ffred Jones AM addresses Treftadaeth 2 in Llandudno, 23 October 2008 The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the UK’s professional body for historic environment conservation specialists, along with the Civic Trust for Wales and Cadw, have … Continue reading →

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Historic Scotland launches new consolidated policy SHEP online

Posted on 28/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP) sets out Scottish Ministers’ policies, providing direction for Historic Scotland and a policy framework that informs the work of a wide range of public sector organisations. The SHEP was originally developed as a series … Continue reading →

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Government issues response to Heritage Bill committee report

Posted on 21/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

Government issues response to Heritage Bill committee report For details click here or visit http://www.culture.gov.uk/reference_library/publications/5551.aspx

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IHBC supports revised EFAP manifesto

Posted on 14/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

The European Forum for Architectural Policy has updated its manifesto to include support for the retention of existing urban fabric. The IHBC strongly endorses this addition as it conforms to its own policy of fabric conservation. For more information click … Continue reading →

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Historic towns take the initiative on Heritage Protection

Posted on 05/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

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New blood sought for regional earth buildings group – E A R T H A

Posted on 03/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

East Anglia Earth Buildings Group (EARTHA) is looking for new blood. EARTHA is a long-established regional group of professionals and interested laymen, formed to promote understanding and good practice in earth construction, both old and new. Recent major projects include: … Continue reading →

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IHBC ‘Mainstreams’ Conservation in Northern Ireland

Posted on 03/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

Mainstreaming conservation issues in Northern Ireland was the focus of the recent visit and reception there by the council of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). The IHBC, the UK’s professional body for conservation specialists, set conservation at the … Continue reading →

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Eddie Booth congratulated as new IHBC President

Posted on 02/10/2008 by IHBC NewsBlog

The new President of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the UK’s professional body for historic environment conservation specialists, is Mr Eddie Booth, Director of the specialist conservation service The Conservation Studio. A former Chair of the IHBC, Mr … Continue reading →

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