The course will look at a history of materials, principles of conservation engineering, statutory frameworks and surveys. Delegates should be prepared to ask questions, put forward their own examples and discuss the merits of different approaches.
By the end of the course, you should be able to
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Recognise the legislative framework that surrounds listed buildings and how that translates to conservation best practice.
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Work practically within that framework, balancing safety against preservation of building fabric.
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Discuss the opportunities and risks of, sometimes fragile, buildings with clients and design teams.
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Identify a range of different materials found in buildings earlier than 1930, how they work and typical defects.
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Justify when to repair/strengthen and when to remove/replace.
Margaret Cooke is a Conservation Accredited Engineer with over 30 years of experience in reuse of buildings, especially those which are listed, fragile or historically sensitive. Margaret is one of the founding Directors of Integral and now a Senior Consultant to the practice. Margaret lectures at University of Bath. She is also the Cathedral Engineer for Wells Cathedral and a trustee for Clifton Suspension Bridge. In 2021 she won the IABSE Milne Medal prize awarded to an individual engineer for excellence in structural design.