Heritage and Sustainability in Action: Materials
Heritage and Sustainability in Action: Materials
CPD3/21
£25 per person
Event details
Heritage and Sustainability in Action - Spring CPD Series
We are all aware of the current climate emergency and the potential for the built environment to help mitigate climate change. At the SPAB, we strongly believe that sensitive improvement and repair of historic buildings is a sustainable approach, which can reduce the impact of the built environment on the climate.
This series of CPD sessions will explore how to implement sustainable approaches to traditionally constructed buildings. By examining real-world examples of sympathetic repair and retrofit techniques successfully used in domestic and ecclesiastical settings, delegates will learn how to use these methods in their own work. In particular, the case studies will demonstrate the implementation of techniques in common heritage building types in the UK including timber framed and solid wall construction.
The series features four sessions with one-hour lectures and 30 minutes Q&A to allow delegates the chance to receive detailed answers to their questions. All lectures will be accompanied by a resource list and a recording of the session, which can be view at the attendee’s leisure for up to one week after the session.
Session 3 - Materials
Tuesday 13 April 2021, 12.00-13.30 (BST)
This session brings together the expertise and experience of two leading UK manufacturers of natural & sustainable building materials, Lime Green Products & Thermafleece UK. It will discuss the pros & cons of these materials when addressing the needs of old and new buildings including energy use, and how they can impact positively on climate change. Natural insulation is unique in it’s ability to help control moisture levels in different building fabrics. The merits of lime floors and alternative wall insulation systems with lime renders will be considered, supported by case studies of successful renovations to historical and contemporary properties. Some novel materials will be explored briefly. The lecture will be followed by a 30 minute Q&A session.
About the speakers:
Dominic Putnam
Since 2014 Dominic Putnam has held the position of Head of Marketing and Business Development at Lime Green Products, the UK’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic lime building materials. Dominic has helped the business gain much wider recognition among architects and insulation system specifiers, and leads their distribution and partnership strategies. He has over 35 years experience in international trade and consumer marketing and speaks three European languages.
Simon Ayres
Simon Ayres co-founded Lime Green Products in 2002. Since then the company has set about developing and manufacturing a wide range of lime based mortars, plasters and renders. Lime Green is a fast growing business in a market which is attracting considerable attention. In the present climate of concern over global warning and sustainability Lime Green have a range of building products which are natural, sustainable and energy efficient. Their range of lime mortars, renders, plasters and insulation systems match industry and consumer needs closely. Lime Green has considerable technical expertise in the field and is constantly developing new products and giving technical advice.
Other Sessions in the Series:
Session 1: Upgrading Building Elements, 16 March
IT requirements: Please note that this is an online course and will be held via a webinar platform called Zoom. You will be sent instructions on how to join the session when you book. To participate, all you need is an internet connection, and a laptop, computer or phone with the ability to play video and audio. On android mobiles/tablets, sessions can be accessed via either Zoom for Android or your browser. Apple mobile/tablet users can download the Zoom app for free.
If you'd like to test your internet speed meets requirements before booking, please try a Zoom test through their website.
Accessibility: please contact the SPAB before booking to discuss any special access requirements.
