Attend the AT Webinar: Sustainability Meets Safety in Historic Buildings
Preserving Historical Legacy: An Eco-Friendly Approach to Conservation
Curious about the future of our older structures? The Architecture Today (AT) webinar has got you covered, partnering with industry leaders Kuraray and Selectaglaze to delve into the tension between preservation and retrofit. This enlightening event addresses questions on sustainable materials, empowering homeowners, and ensuring retrofit projects are Part L compliant.
Join us as we hear from industry experts Allan Gibson, Lauma Balina, Joe Dent, Michele Verdi, Nic Dabney, and James Rixon.
Speakers (from left to right): Allan Gibson, Lauma Balina, Joe Dent, Michele Verd, Nic Dabney, and James Rixon.
Allan Gibson
Tune in as Allan Gibson discusses the use of laminated glass in heritage buildings, its benefits, and applications in prominent projects, such as the Royal Garrison Church in Portsmouth, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, and the 21 Moorfields development.
Lauma Balina
Learn about strategies for making heritage buildings Part L compliant, with insights on case studies for Bristol Old Vic and the Entopia Building in Cambridge.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Listen in on discussions emphasizing the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in balancing key design principles with environmental upgrades.
Selectaglaze & Secondary Glazing
Find out more about secondary glazing solutions for sustainable retrofit and conservation projects, and how they can provide substantial improvements in acoustic and thermal performance.
James Rixon & Cambridge Retrofit Hub
Discover organizations and resources dedicated to enhancing the environmental performance of our existing building stock, along with the Cambridge Retrofit Hub's unique approach to education and training.
Exeter College Library Refurbishment
Joe Dent and Michele Verdi present a case study on the sensitive refurbishment and upgrade of Exeter College Library at the University of Oxford.
Together, these experts share their insights on sustainable solutions for retrofit projects, addressing complex issues such as acoustic targets, electrical sockets, and clear glass dilemmas. Don't miss this enlightening event!
- Allan Gibson sheds light on the advantages and applications of laminated glass in historic buildings, with examples drawn from projects like the Royal Garrison Church, Bombay Sapphire Distillery, and 21 Moorfields.
- Lauma Balina explores strategies for making heritage buildings compliant with Part L regulations, using case studies from the Bristol Old Vic and the Entopia Building in Cambridge.
- Discussions centered on cross-disciplinary collaboration highlight the significance of balancing key design principles with environmental upgrades.
- Learn about secondary glazing solutions by Selectaglaze, which offer significant improvements in acoustic and thermal performance for sustainable retrofit and conservation projects.
- James Rixon and the Cambridge Retrofit Hub discuss resources dedicated to enhancing the environmental performance of existing building stock, showcasing their innovative education and training methods.
- Joe Dent and Michele Verdi present a case study on the refurbishment and upgrade of the Exeter College Library at the University of Oxford.
- The expertise shared among these professionals dives into sustainable solutions for retrofit projects, discussing complex issues including acoustic targets, electrical sockets, and clear glass dilemmas.
- This event offers the opportunity to expand your knowledge on the future of preserving our older structures, focusing on sustainability, safety, and collaboration in the architecture industry, technology, education, environmental science, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, business, travel, and sports sectors.
