The substance behind the specification

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses why material choice matters in conservation rooflights   Conservation rooflights are often judged on aesthetics first. Sightlines, glazing bars, flush detailing and planning compliance understandably dominate the specification conversation, particularly within listed buildings and sensitive heritage settings. Yet beneath the visual detailing lies a far more important consideration that […] The post The substance behind the specification appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Leanchoil Hospital wellbeing centre, Forres

The Architects’ Journal Leanchoil Hospital wellbeing centre, Forres Leanchoil Trust is seeking a design team for the repair, conservation and adaptation of a former hospital building in Forres [Deadline: 25 May 2026] The post Leanchoil Hospital wellbeing centre, Forres appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

Conservation rooflights in a changing climate

Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight, discusses why authenticity and performance must go hand in hand   There is a well understood principle in conservation and restoration work that extends far beyond architecture: the idea that the method must be appropriate to the material. A stonemason repairing a centuries-old wall would not reach for modern […] The post Conservation rooflights in a changing climate appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

How contractors can demonstrate their commitment to water conservation

This Water Saving Week (4-8 May), CIOB head of sustainability, Amanda Williams, looks at how construction companies can benefit financially and reputationally by doing their bit to use less water The post How contractors can demonstrate their commitment to water conservation appeared first on Construction Management.

VIEWPOINT: NYC Building Owners Should Get a Jump Start on Energy Conservation Code Compliance

Organization should have a strategy to monitor, analyze, address and meet new and evolving regulatory requirements.

ARTiculations - Why UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Trouble 20042021

Is UNESCO World Heritage Designation a good thing? Or could it potentially do more harm to the very sites it intends to protect? Betty just wanted to do some research on how to better conserve local heritage architecture in Toronto and ended up going down a rabbit hole where she learned a bunch of stuff about how UNESCO works. She currently concludes that it is in crisis

RIBA Architecture - Open Door - Canongate Block 2, 01122022

The Canongate project is a pilot project for the delivery of sensitive retrofit works within the Edinburgh World Heritage Site. The completed project ensures that the building and site will continue to be used as intended, enriching the lives for its occupants, protecting the significance of a conservation asset, and continuing to contribute to the World Heritage Site

Tom Scott - The giant chainmail box that stops a house dissolving 07022022

The Hill House, in Helensburgh, Scotland was decades ahead of its time... but that means it's also experimental. And damp.

HTL Heritage Services

HTL Heritage Services deliver a range of expert heritage consultancy services to the public & private sectors, communities individuals throughout the country. The team have a breadth of experience in developing successful funding bids for conservation projects, producing options appraisals and viability studies, in addition to providing effective and sustainable conservation plans. We also offer a range of services to enable you to engage and consult communities and the wider public including: activity statements and plans, as well as traditional building skills training. Our highly experienced project management team can provide you with bespoke support and services to fulfil the specific needs and requirements of your project.