Practice and theory: Managing change in historic buildings

Dates: 16-18 JANUARY 2012
Course code: BC2D25
Non-residential fee: £334

This course places the technical issues of building conservation within the broader conservation context to consider why we conserve buildings. The objective of the course is to provide participants with a better understanding of broader conservation processes and expand awareness and understanding of current principles and practices in the conservation of the built heritage. It aims to improve communication between the building conservator and other heritage sector professionals in decision making processes.

The course will consider the history of conservation, charters, values, and current Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage guidelines. These topics will be examined with reference to a series of case-studies reflecting the seven compulsory Professional Development Diploma courses, linking practice to planning and management concerns.

The course will be delivered by a range of practical conservators, conservation architects and conservation policy advisors.

COURSE LEADER: Helen Hughes