Lectures

Meet specialist heritage conservation carpenter Ross Harris as he explains how wooden sash windows can be economically and effectively repaired.

As part of a series of presentations by craftspeople working in the heritage built environment, Tracey Cartledge will talk about her journey to become a mosaic artist and restorer, and, more importantly, her fascinating projects.

By invitation of the Jersey Building Preservation Trust, join us to learn about the history and work of SPAB. Hear about our history, membership and some of the famous buildings we have sought to protect over the last 149 years.

Join SPAB Sussex for a talk by a distinguished SPAB Scholar - architect, author and Westminster Abbey Surveyor of the Fabric, Ptolemy Dean. Drawing on his new book Streetscapes: Navigating Historic English Towns, Ptolemy will explore how historic towns are experienced and understood, reviving the art of reading and appreciating England's urban spaces.

In this online talk, Gissella Renolfi of Carrig Conservation will explore how to understand a building's fabric, assess its condition, and develop a considered approach to upgrading or retrofitting a traditional building, based on her own experience of upgrading her home.

In this talk Hannah Reynolds of Historic England will look how a whole-building approach can inform energy efficiency and climate resilience strategies for traditional buildings, balancing environmental performance with the conservation of historic fabric and significance using the latest research.

Rosanne Walker of Fabtrads explores how older buildings can be upgraded without causing unintended damage, explaining the building physics behind vernacular retrofit and why a whole-building approach is key to effective, compatible and resilient retrofit.

In this talk Jonathan Buckley of Shaffrey Architects will talk about the conservation of Dromdiah House and the careful approach taken to repair, revive, and secure the future of an important historic building.