Heritage Series: Historic Fabric (On Demand)
The Heritage CPD series provides practicing architects with skills development through practical, case-study-based professional development covering assessment, analysis, design, and delivery of heritage works. Drawing on local and international best practice conservation techniques, the series aims to inform both non-heritage architects and heritage specialists. Featuring speakers from around the world, it is ideal for architects looking to refresh their knowledge, deepen their understanding of heritage project requirements, enhance their awareness of conservation practices, and learn when and how to seek and coordinate expert advice. Originally presented as a four-part live webinar series in August 2024.
Historic Fabric: Understanding and Preserving Architectural Heritage Materials
On demand
4 Part Series offering a total of 8 Formal CPD points
Deepen your understanding of conservation and adaptive reuse.
This series, originally presented as a four-part webinar series in August 2024, explores the importance of protecting architectural heritage, while offering tools to adapt historic buildings sensitively and sustainably. An excellent resource for those working on or adjacent to heritage-listed sites, public infrastructure, and conservation projects.
Session 1 - Stone and Masonry Mastery: Conservation Techniques for Enduring Heritage
In this session, Peter Lovell, Founding Director of Lovell Chen, explores the roles and practices of heritage consultants, materials analysis specialists, and specialist contractors. James Charlwood, Managing Director of Cathedral Stone, delves into stonemasonry and conservation, while Jim Mann, Principal and Chief Consultant at Stone Initiatives, introduces materials science and investigation techniques for heritage structures.
Session 2 - Metalwork Marvels: Protecting and Restoring Architectural Metal Elements
Andrew Klenke, alongside Stephen Schrapel, both of Swanbury Penglase Architects, discuss the use of metals in architectural elements such as roofing, wrought iron, cast iron decoration, and windows, including steel and aluminium. Julian Bickersteth from International Conservation Services and Ian Miles, Senior Conservator at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, explore the conservation of both exterior and decorative interior metals.
Session 3 - Concrete Chronicles: Preserving and Restoring Historic Concrete Structures
Lynette Gurr, Senior Associate at GML Heritage, presents the history of concrete structures in Australia. David West, Technical Director at Inhabit, discusses Getty concrete conservation principles and code compliance challenges. Dan Cukierski, Lab Manager at MEnD Consulting, provides a diagnostic snapshot of concrete petrography. The seminar also features case studies from Liam Holloway, National Technical Manager at Duratec Limited, Martin Luoni, Associate in Building Structure at ARUP, and Andrew Klenke and Stephen Schrapel from Swanbury Penglase Architects.
Session 4 - Timber Traditions: Safeguarding Architectural Heritage
Alan Croker from Design 5 discusses timber materials and their conservation, including discussions on finishes and treatments. This seminar also includes case studies from Gary Waller of G&C Waller Builders and Jack Barnes of Barnes Construction and Joinery.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this four-part on demand series participants should be able to:
- Describe the necessity for specialist trade contractors
- Identify the various types of construction materials used in historical and contemporary architecture
- Recognise the significance of material conservation in maintaining architectural heritage
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the environmental and cultural factors influencing material degradation
- Gain knowledge of the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies used in material conservation.
NSCA 2021 Performance Criteria
PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC25 Be able to draw on knowledge from the history and theory of architecture as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design.
PC26 Be able to undertake site, cultural and contextual analysis as part of preliminary design research.
PC28 Be able to draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology, environmental sciences and behavioural and social sciences as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design to optimise the performance of the project.
PC29 Be able to develop and evaluate design options in terms of the heritage, cultural and community values embodied in the site, and in relation to project requirements.
DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
PC39 Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.
PC41 Be able to coordinate and integrate input from specialists and consultants into the detailed design and documentation.
DESIGN DELIVERY AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
PC51 Be able to provide advice to clients and lead (or contribute to) the process of selecting a qualified contractor in accordance with the agreed procurement method and construction contract.
Price
Members: $350
Non-Members: $530