Glasshouse Renaissance

As one of Britain’s most celebrated Palm Houses prepares to welcome visitors again this week following an extraordinary five-year restoration, another embarks on an ambitious journey towards becoming the world’s first net-zero structure of its kind. Together, the projects reveal how these remarkable Victorian landmarks are shaping a new chapter in heritage conservation, writes Eamonn […] The post Glasshouse Renaissance appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Conservation charity threatens legal action over BNG rules in NPPF

Lifescape has warned amendments to the framework will prevent councils from setting higher biodiversity net gain requirements where justified. The post Conservation charity threatens legal action over BNG rules in NPPF appeared first on Property Week.

Piercy&Company renovates Clerkenwell 1960s office block

The Architects’ Journal Piercy&Company renovates Clerkenwell 1960s office block Great Sutton Street is the extension and refurbishment of a 1960s London office building in Clerkenwell’s Hat and Feathers Conservation Area The post Piercy&Company renovates Clerkenwell 1960s office block appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Fran Williams

Feds halt border wall construction at Big Bend National Park

Customs and Border Protection paused work amid national scrutiny and calls from the National Parks Conservation Association to permanently stop construction activity.

The Royal Parks conservation architect

The Architects’ Journal The Royal Parks conservation architect The Royal Parks is seeking a conservation architect for a range of projects covering historic assets across its London estate [Deadline: 9 September 2026] The post The Royal Parks conservation architect appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Merlin Fulcher

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.