Monthly Archives: May 2014

IHBC Annual School – Full School closes, and thanks to supporters, sponsors, exhibitors, friends & the Branch!

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

[slideshow_deploy id=’7770′] The IHBC’s 2014 Annual school is nearing the end of booking, with full residential bookings closed – though there are places available for Day School delegates – so IHBC Chair Mike Brown has offered his thanks to all … Continue reading →

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Final call for IHBC photographers, bloggers and tweeters (or those who want to be…)

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s 2014 Annual School starts next week and we are still keen to find even more volunteers to help us create a digital story about the school, the talks and the tours. If you enjoy making video, blogging or … Continue reading →

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Your IHBC: Member input sought for new IHBC ‘Research Note’ on LB enforcement notice

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

Members’ help is sought as IHBC Research Notes’ author Bob Kindred plans the preparation of a new research note on listed building enforcement notices (LBEN’s). Bob Kindred writes: ‘In the wake of several recent cases where the interiors of Listed … Continue reading →

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NHPP responses: a little ‘thank you’ from the IHBC

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

With reports of a huge and successful response to the consultation on the next stage of England’s National Heritage Protection Plan (NHPP), IHBC Chair and NHPP Advisory Board vice-chair Mike Brown has offered his thanks, on behalf of the IHBC … Continue reading →

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Conservation meets art – Porthmeor Studios, Cornwall

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

As the IHBC’s 2014 School explores ‘the art of conservation’, IHBC members and colleagues may be interested to learn of a multi award winning project located in a Grade II* listed pilchard cellars, formerly on the Buildings At Risk Register. … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland’s Planning Reform: Consultation

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

Views are sought on the new two tier planning system proposed by The Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland (DoENI), in a twelve week consultation period ending on 20 August 2014. DoENI writes: Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire wind turbines refused

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

A proposal to construct wind turbines at Burton Agnes has been refused, with significant weight being given to the potential effects on the conservation of the built environment. The scheme was assessed as having a detrimental affect on Burton Agnes … Continue reading →

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Construction and architecture news: honeybee @ World Expo

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

A unique £6 million structure inspired by the honeybee, designed by a Nottingham artist and constructed and managed by UK firms will represent the UK at the 2015 World expo. UK Trade and Investment writes: A structure inspired by the … Continue reading →

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UAHS: Explore Homes Through the Ages

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

A new website developed by the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society (UAHS) has been launched, designed to raise awareness of historic buildings as central to sustainability and help teachers develop activities for class work exploring heritage. The website includes illustrations of … Continue reading →

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Consultation on Big Lottery Funding

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Big Lottery have opened a consultation seeking views on the priorities and use of their £4 billion of funding allocated for 2015 – 2021, with the consultation closing at the end of July 2014. IHBC members will be aware … Continue reading →

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Historic buildings & services: Wifi at Royal Chelsea Hospital

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The 17th century Christopher Wren designed Grade I listed Royal Chelsea Hospital recently had new wifi internet facilities installed. Computer Weekly reports on the challenges of installing modern services into a historic building. Computer Weekly article

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Will wind turbines mean removal of World Heritage Status?

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The BBC has reported on proposals in the Jurassic Coast to construct 194 new wind turbines off the Isle of White and Dorset Coast, which could result in the removal of world heritage status if they are approved. BBC article Navitus … Continue reading →

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2014 Parliamentary elections and planning

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

Planning Portal reports on news that the recent elections may have resulted in some breaches of planning law. Search Planning Portal Newark Advertiser news article

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HHA-member property Tatton Park wins tourism gold

Posted on 31/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

One of the UK’s most complete historic estates has won a prestigious tourism award from Visit England. Historic Houses Associaion (HHA) writes: Congratulations to HHA Member Property Tatton Park in Cheshire, which has won the Gold Award for Large Visitor … Continue reading →

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IHBC Scotland Branch statement on the Glasgow School of Art

Posted on 27/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Scotland Branch of the IHBC has over the weekend offered a formal statement on the recent fire at the Glasgow School of Art. Dr Stuart Eydmann, Scotland Branch Convener, has written to members and colleagues as follows: ‘It was … Continue reading →

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IHBC on the GSA fire: Welcomes no loss of life & government commitment to reinstatement

Posted on 27/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

[slideshow_deploy id=’7730′] images by Alison McCandlish The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) has welcomed the news that no-one was hurt in the tragic fire that engulfed the Glasgow School of Art, the globally-renowned masterpiece by Scotland’s much-revered architect Charles … Continue reading →

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How would you like to be a new IHBC ‘LETS’ Liaison Officer? Help us grow the IHBC’s volunteering capacity & standards

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC is investing in an entirely new level of support for our local education and events activities as we establish a full-time equivalent post of IHBC ‘Learning, Education, Training & Standards’ (‘LETS’) Liaison Officer – with job-share offers also … Continue reading →

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Art, Conservation, Edinburgh, 2014, EH, HS, CgMS: ‘School’ – Join in our ‘once in a lifetime’ experience: in person & on line.  And if you’ve the time: ‘Flipboard’ it!

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

This is a reminder about some of the new ways that you will be able to join in our 2014 Annual School, whether you’re in attendance as a delegate at this ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ event, or if you’re exploring its progress through … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s BS 7913 – extra tax relief savings @ 20% to 45%

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC members in the private sector are reminded that the IHBC-branded manuals of British Standard BS 7913, ‘Guide to the conservation of Historic Buildings’, which are already available at 20% off list price for sale and collection at the 2014 … Continue reading →

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Reminder: IHBC members, do you like blogging, tweeting or making video? We need you!

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

Volunteer to help us digitally storytell the IHBC summer school!  IHBC are looking for volunteers to help record and publicise the annual school in Edinburgh and Orkney.  If you use social media (such as Twitter, Facebook and Linked In), have … Continue reading →

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IHBC members with benefits: York’s ‘Engaging Conservation’ discount

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The University of York and ICOMOS-UK are organising a conference on ‘Engaging Conservation’, bringing together projects and organisations that are actively engaging and involving local people in taking care of their built heritage, and IHBC members can claim a reduced conference … Continue reading →

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IHBC welcomes new English Parish Church online PG course

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture based in the University of York has launched a unique ‘History, Heritage and fabric of the English Parish Church’ online course at postgraduate level which has been welcomed by the IHBC. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow School of Art fire

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

  BBC Scotland report that ‘a major blaze has broken out at the A-listed Glasgow School of Art – one of Scotland’s most iconic buildings’. The dramatic art nouveau design of the Glasgow School of Art building took 12 years … Continue reading →

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Radical town planning?  A NOVUS (POS) Manifesto

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

NOVUS, a young members group of the Planning Officers Society (POS), has released ‘a manifesto from the coalface of public planning’, explaining what they believe town planning in the public sector should aim for and deliver. Ten points have been … Continue reading →

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European conclusions on cultural heritage adopted

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The European Union (EU) has formally adopted conclusions on cultural heritage as a strategic resource in its latest meeting in Brussels this week, recognising the fundamental importance of heritage and conservation to European policy and culture. The Council of European … Continue reading →

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