Access to pre-recorded presentations: fr
om 5 October until 31 December 2026
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Join us for an introduction to th e care and maintenance of period properties\, idea l for homeowners and tenants of old buildings.
\n \nThis modular\, self-paced online course f eatures six pre-recorded presentations and a live Q&A session. It introduces the SPAB conservation a pproach and offers guidance on how best to tackle common problems and maintain the character and val ue of your home.
\n \nIf you live in or lo ok after a period property\, or are a professional who needs to brief their clients on understanding their old building\, this course is ideal for you . The SPAB is an IHBC-recognised CPD provider and certificates of attendance are available on reques t.
\n \nWe are presenting this course in-pe rson on 13 June 2026 at La Société Jersiaise\, St Helier\, Jersey. Find out more here.
\n \n• An Introduction to Old Buildin
gs and Conservation: putting ideas into p
ractice
\n • Construction and Perf
ormance: understanding why old buildings
are different
\n • Introduction t
o Lime: a beginner’s guide
\n • <
strong> Maintenance Matters: the importan
ce of the routine care of buildings
\n •
Understanding the Legal Framework and Work
ing with Professionals
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"All the key topics and important po ints were covered\, and the use of example photogr aphs and diagrams was very useful. The tutor's sty le and practical knowledge were also useful." - co urse participant.
\n \nThe course includes six pre-record ed lectures followed by a live online Q&A session on Saturday 14 November 2 026\, 12.30-2pm (GMT).
\n \nYou wi ll receive access to the pre-recorded lectures via email from 5 October and can watch them at your o wn pace until 31 December.
\n \nWe recomm end watching as many as you can before the live on line Q&A session. You’ll receive joining instructi ons a few days before the Q&A and the session will be recorded for those unable to attend.
\n \nThe course is presented b y James Innerdale and Libby Watts. James is an acc redited architect\, historic buildings consultant and SPAB Technical Adviser. Libby is a RIBA Specia list Conservation Architect\, director of Liberty Rose Architects and SPAB Education and Training Gu ardian.
\n \nYou will need a laptop\, phone or other device con nected to the internet.
\n \nAnything we can do to make this cou rse more accessible for you? Please email education@spab.org. uk.
\n \n \n \nImage credit : Phil Hearing\, Unsplash
DESCRIPTION:Access to pre-recorded presentations: from 5 Octob er until 31 December 2026\n \n Live online Q&A ses sion with the course tutors: Saturday 14 November 2026\, 12.30 - 2pm (GMT)\n \n \n \n Join us for an introduction to the care and maintenance of perio d properties\, ideal for homeowners and tenants of old buildings.\n \n \n \n This modular\, self-pac ed online course features six pre-recorded present ations and a live Q&A session. It introduces the S PAB conservation approach and offers guidance on h ow best to tackle common problems and maintain the character and value of your home. \n \n \n \n If you live in or look after a period property\, or a re a professional who needs to brief their clients on understanding their old building\, this course is ideal for you. The SPAB is an IHBC-recognised CPD provider and certificates of attendance are av ailable on request.\n \n \n \n We are presenting t his course in-person on 13 June 2026 at La Société Jersiaise\, St Helier\, Jersey. Find out more her e. (https://www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/understanding -your-old-building-2)\n \n \n \n Topics we will co ver\n \n \n • An Introduction to Old Buildings and Conservation: putting ideas into practice\n \n • Construction and Performance: understanding why old buildings are different \n \n • Introdu ction to Lime: a beginner’s guide \n \n • Maint enance Matters: the importance of the routine care of buildings \n \n • Understanding the Legal F ramework and Working with Professionals \n \n • Energy Efficiency: upgrading old buildings withou t compromising character and integrity \n \n \n \n "All the key topics and important points were cov ered\, and the use of example photographs and diag rams was very useful. The tutor's style and practi cal knowledge were also useful." - course particip ant. \n \n \n \n How the course works\n \n \n The course includes six pre-recorded lectures followed by a live online Q&A session on Saturday 14 Novem ber 2026\, 12.30-2pm (GMT).\n \n \n \n You will re ceive access to the pre-recorded lectures via emai l from 5 October and can watch them at your own pa ce until 31 December. \n \n \n \n We recommend wa tching as many as you can before the live online Q &A session. You’ll receive joining instructions a few days before the Q&A and the session will be re corded for those unable to attend. \n \n \n \n Tut ors\n \n \n The course is presented by James Inner dale and Libby Watts. James is an accredited archi tect\, historic buildings consultant and SPAB Tech nical Adviser. Libby is a RIBA Specialist Conserva tion Architect\, director of Liberty Rose Architec ts and SPAB Education and Training Guardian.\n \n \n \n IT requirements\n \n \n You will need a lapt op\, phone or other device connected to the intern et. \n \n \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n Anything we can do to make this course more accessible for you ? Please email education@spab.org.uk (mailto:educa tion@spab.org.uk).\n \n \n \n Booking Terms & Cond itions (https://www.spab.org.uk/content/terms-cond itions-spab-events-and-courses)\n \n \n \n Image c redit: Phil Hearing\, Unsplash\n \n CATEGORIES:Course CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T140000 LOCATION:Online\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.spab.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1440 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR