Conversion of casemate 53, Fort Cumberland

Architect Deniz Beck talks us through the thoughtful conversion of casemate 53 at Fort Cumberland into a workshop, highlighting the importance of a slow, bottom-up approach to the conversion of this sensitive historic site.

Access a recording of this session here: https://bit.ly/2WKe2wO, password: DB052020

The session originally ran on Thursday 21 May 2020 and has a total run time of 43 minutes

Many thanks for Deniz for volunteering her time to lead this session.

Identifying and dealing with buildings at risk

Heritage consultant and former SPAB casework committee member, Bob Kindred, draws on over 35 years of experience with at risk buildings to discuss how they can be identified and monitored, and what powers local authorities have to enforce action.

Access a recording of the session here: https://bit.ly/2WOBPf0, password: BK042020

This session originally ran on 14 May 2020. It has a total run-time of 1 hr 17 minutes.

Repair and maintenance case studies

Surveyor Martin Hall, organiser of the SPAB's BBO Regional Group, takes members through four very different repair case studies, from a Grade II listed privy to Trinity College Chapel.

Access a recording of the session here: https://bit.ly/2YoCSmO, password: MH032020

This session originally ran on 7 May 2020. It has a total run-time of 49 minutes.

Many thanks to Martin for volunteering his time to lead the session.

Ventilating your home

Engineer and consultant Diane Hubbard leads this online session on ventilating your home. 

Access a recording of the session here: https://bit.ly/3gZ6Mo5, password: DH022020

This session originally ran on 30 April 2020. It has a total run-time of 55 minutes.

Many thanks to Diane for volunteering her time to lead the session.