The IHBC’s Northern Ireland (NI) Branch has led its contribution to the ‘Conservation in common’ network with its ‘Retrofit for the Future’ conference, from 9.30-2pm, 3 May, at Belfast’s Majestic (former Majestic Cinema) with tickets from £25 (IHBC members).
… older buildings present amazing opportunities to reduce energy…
The IHBC writes:
The UK and Ireland has committed to net zero by 2050. Traditional, built heritage or just plain older buildings present amazing opportunities to reduce energy use and taking advantage of the existing embodied carbon. The challenges of retrofit are many, including protecting the external integrity & the historic fabric / traditional construction from inappropriate or un-informed intervention or ‘improvements’. Our 3 speakers will share their experiences as they have wrestled with this subject.
Retrofit for the Future
IHBC CPD event Wednesday 3rd May 2023. 9.30 am – 2pm. ( Doors open 9.15, first speaker 9.45 ) Mid Morning Coffee and Lunch provided.
Part of the ‘conservation and common’ network.
Speakers:
Professor John Edwards MA, DipBldgCons, CEnv, FCIOB, FRICS, IHBC, Director Edwards Hart Consultants…
- Introduction to retrofit of traditional & historic buildings -being holistic
- Guidance and Standards including the IHBC Toolbox
- EPC’s• Retrofit assessment – the correct approach
- Fabric retrofit and building services and technologies -working together
- Design – materials and detailing
- Using decision making tools
Chris McCollum BSc(Hons) DipBldgCons MRICS IHBC RICS Accredited Building Conservation Surveyor, McCollum Conservation
- Retrofit Fundamentals for Vernacular Houses
Stephen Douglas BSc (Hons), Dip Arch. RIBA RSUA RIAI Specialist Conservation Architect, Hall Black Douglas
- Non domestic buildings, including Primark Bank Buildings & The Majestic.
Venue
The Majestic 208-212 Lisburn Rd, Belfast BT9 6GD The home of Windsor Baptist Church and former Majestic Cinema 028 9066 4433 www.themajesticbelfast.com
Cost including Lunch
IHBC Members or partnering professional bodies £25 Others £30
Conservation in common Partnering bodies
IHBC, HED Dept for Communities, CIAT, RSUA, CIFA, IAI, RICS, SPAB, CIOB, RTPI.
Getting there
NI railways – Adelaide Parking is limited in side streets ( lisburn side better..) but URBAN CLEARWAY ENDS AT 9.30. Check for parking restrictions. Bus services – check 9a & 9 b.
For full details see the IHBC Calendar
See more on the IHBC NI Branch
See more on Training in the IHBC HERE, including on the IHBC’s Branch CPD Training Pilot.
