Monthly Archives: December 2016

The International Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage Conference in Abu Dhabi announced the creation of a fund to protect endangered cultural heritage from the destructive results of armed conflicts.

Assessments of how well buildings perform (and have done) affect how their quality and value are perceived, and decisions about whether or not they should be protected, says Chris Miele in his article in IHBC’s Context No 147.

The English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review has launched a call for evidence to hear the public’s views on how church buildings should be looked after and the role can they play in local communities.

The annual Design Award from Civic Voice – England’s link body for Civic groups – celebrating well-designed new build, heritage and public realm projects, has been launched, with a closing date 14 February 2017, and to mark the 50th anniversary … Continue reading →

The Cabinet Office standards aim to ensure that grants will be effectively managed across government.

The Welsh Government is asking for evidence on issues and projects to inform its 20-year spatial framework (closing date 7 March 2017).

Low industry entrant rates mean skills shortages set to worsen in 2017 as workload and productivity rises, according to construction recruitment specialist One Way.

The National Churches Trust (NCT) has developed a new website for visitors and churches to discover the UK’s most beautiful and fascinating churches.

The Atlas of Gentrification is a collection of data visualizations, graphs and maps that look at gentrification and related issues, such as segregation and income inequality, from London to Los Angeles.

As a visually dramatic means of story-telling, large-scale murals can be an effective way to engage communities and communicate public memory to multiple audiences, says Dennis Rodwell in his article in IHBC’s Context No 147.

Theatres can apply for grants of up to £15,000 fro the Theatres Trust to fund immediate repair and maintenance work, with a closing date of 15 March 2017.

A guide from BSRIA – the consultancy, test, instruments and research organisation – explains how building performance evaluation should be performed and what activities and methods can be used to address issues related to energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) keeps an archive of papers, photographs, drawings and publications and is carrying out a short survey to find out more about what existing and potential users of the archive think about … Continue reading →

A seven-part series of Construction Dissertation Guides that provides university students with an overview of the steps involved in researching and producing a dissertation, can be found on Designing Buildings Wiki, the public information platform for the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki … Continue reading →

American light artist Leo Villareal and British architects and urban planners Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands have won the Illuminated River International Design Competition.

24 cathedrals have been provided funds from the First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund.

The 10 awards include the overall Best Entry for 2016 for the transformation of the disused Kings Cross Midland Goods Shed complex.

A new national plan and increased funding to boost to English estate regeneration has been announced by the Department for Communities and Local Government, and the Homes and Communities Agency.

The Wordsworth Trust has announced the lead practitioners in the transformation of Wordsworth’s home in time for the 250th anniversary of the poet’s birth, with Purcell – the IHBC HESPR-listed architectural practice and historic building consultant – leading on the … Continue reading →

Dr Tim Yates, currently the Technical Director of the Building Research Team at BRE and a newly re-elected trustee of COTAC – the Council on Training in Architectural Conservation – has been appointed as President of the trade association for … Continue reading →