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SPAB Technical Course Programme Autumn 2008
Thatch, lime and conservation 28th (Tuesday): Engineers working
engineering are among the subject with historic buildings face specific
covered by SPAB’s (The Society challenges and issues.
for the Protection of Ancient A key question is often how should
Buildings) new programme of the engineering approach be
technical courses for Autumn altered or adapted when faced with
2008. The courses (further details ancient materials? This one-day
below) are specifically designed for session will provide helpful advice,
those working with historic sharing information during a series
buildings providing information of lectures and case studies.
and first-hand practical experience The event will look at the process
for architects, surveyors, engineers, of surveying, assessing and
builders and conservation officers. diagnosis of historic structures and
SPAB’s highly respected explore how modern building
technical courses are led by regulations can be satisfied.
experts at venues throughout the
country and feature case studies, Venue: York of the course is to illustrate by London area, there will be a two day
question and answer sessions and Cost: £100 (CPD 5 hours) lectures and practical examples tour (normally Wednesday and
the chance to explore the subjects SPAB’s Six Day Repair Course, the manner in which the Thursday) to a different part of the
covered in the company of October 6th – 11th (autumn conservative repair of old buildings country. Course members will need
interested, like-minded fellow course). The Society’s hugely can be achieved. The methods to be able to climb scaffolding on
professionals. Courses run respected Repair Course has been demonstrated include those some sites. Cost £700: the fee
throughout 2007 were extremely run annually since 1950 and is evolved and proved by the Society includes lectures and relevant
popular and booking for sessions now held twice a year. The course over 130 years. Lecturers are all papers, morning coffee, afternoon
in 2008 is essential. Courses are is intended for architects, practicing architects or experts in tea and coach travel for site visits.
suitable for CPD (continued surveyors, structural engineers, the field, with long experience of It also covers the 2-day tour,
professional development). planners, conservation officers, this type of work. including overnight accommodation,
builders and craftsmen. It is likely Visits to buildings under repair are transport, insurance and meals
SPAB’s Autumn Courses 2008 to meet CPD requirements for a central feature of the course. when travelling.
Conservation Engineering, October architects and surveyors. The aim As well as afternoon site visits in the
Thames Gateway Set to Adopt
Façade Adds Natural Finish
Strongest Design Standards Yet
to Exclusive Irish Retreat
Following a government CABE or regional panels. A stunning façade from James & on the market. The range of
commitment in the Thames As government-endorsed Taylor has added a luxurious finish textures and colours offered more
Gateway Delivery Plan, CABE is guidance, local authorities would to exclusive residences at the Park variety and has given us a uniform
currently seeking views on a be able to use the design pact as a Hotel in Kenmare, County Kerry. finish that is extremely durable.
design pact that will embed the material consideration when James & Taylor, one of the UK’s The system from James & Taylor
strongest set of design standards making decisions on planning leading cladding specialists, has undoubtedly contributed to the
yet for regeneration on this scale. applications. This puts them in a worked closely with architects development’s overall success.
The aim of the Thames Gateway stronger position to reject poorly Oppermann Associates using It has been very well received.”
design pact, developed by CABE designed proposals and to insist Porcelanosa ceramic tiles to create Justin Underwood of James &
with expert advice from a number on high-quality design. a beautiful, natural looking façade Taylor comments: “This stunning
of partners, is to transform the Richard Simmons, CABE’s Chief for the apartments, which are set façade uses tiles from the highly
Gateway into a world-class example Executive, said: ‘Government deep in the lovely Irish countryside. advanced Ston-ker range, which
of sustainable development and a backing, and a commitment by all The Retreats is set to become has passed Heathrow airport’s
great place to live and work. those signing it will make this pact one of Ireland’s most luxurious rigorous testing regime for
The standards and processes the strongest set of design residential addresses. toughness and durability in all
proposed in the draft design pact standards yet for regeneration on With interiors by Viscount David weathers. The tile dimensions are
include: all new homes to meet this scale.’ Linley, it nestles in the wooded strictly controlled during
Building for Life, Code for CABE and CLG (Communities grounds of the Park Hotel just next manufacturing to give tolerances
Sustainable Homes, BREEAM and and Local Government) will call on to the SAMAS spa and leisure that are above industry standard.
Lifetime Homes standards; refusal all those involved in delivering the pavilion. The apartments’ fresh, This means we can offer clients
of planning permission for all Thames Gateway (from central modern design complements the speedy, problem-free installation.”
schemes that do not meet the government, regional more traditional finish of the hotel, Oppermann are to enter the
standards set out in the pact; development agencies and local built more than 100 years ago. Retreats for the prestigious AAI
good-quality design and authorities to private developers Colin Feeney of Oppermann (Architectural Association of
development briefs to be required and registered social landlords) to says: “One of the reasons we Ireland) and the RIAI (Royal
by government and regional sign the pact when it is launched chose an engineered tile by James Institute of Architects of Ireland)
development agencies for all in November, and make a & Taylor was because it offered architectural award 2009. James &
schemes receiving funding; design commitment to implement its much more flexibility than most of Taylor supplied 600m
2
porcelain
review of all significant schemes by recommendations by 2010. the natural stone cladding systems tiles in a Moka finish for the project.
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