Insights

Applied knowledge: Enhancing professional understanding for sustainable futures (1)

(Part 1 of a 4-part Series) Primary research, which was a dissertation for an MSc in […]

Net Zero and historic buildings: 5 ways to ensure compliance and conservation

Achieving Net Zero targets is paramount, but for historic buildings, it’s not a simple case of […]

The climate crisis and heritage: 3 ways archaeology and heritage are adapting

The climate crisis isn’t just a threat to our future; it’s also impacting existing historic fabric. […]

Key points on sustainably reusing buildings: your greenest choice

In the drive for net-zero, the existing building stock is often overlooked. But the greenest building […]

Stop the rot and carbon loss: 4 key points for sustainable historic retrofit

Older buildings are cherished for their character, but often dismissed as energy guzzlers. This is a […]

Beyond the facade: 5 ways historic buildings lead the green revolution

We’re facing a climate emergency, and the built environment is a major contributor to carbon emissions. […]

Balancing long-term conservation with the end of community use

It’s often said that the village pub is the heart of rural life. But what happens […]

Why reuse of the Southampton Goods Shed still holds value!

At Royal Crescent Road, Southampton, a historic Goods Shed is hiding in plain sight. Once central […]

Local Listed Building Consent Orders: pragmatic solution or risk to heritage?

The introduction of Local Listed Building Consent Orders (LLBCOs) has sparked lively debate across the heritage, […]

Can modern extensions enhance a listed farmhouse?

Proposals to extend or alter a listed building are often met with caution, and rightly so. […]