Daily Archives: 28/12/2016

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.