The 2021 Civic Trust Awards, AABC Conservation Awards & Selwyn Goldsmith Awards for Universal Design have been announced. The level of each project’s success will be revealed at the “virtual” 62nd Annual Civic Trust Awards Ceremony on Friday 5th March civictrustawards.org.uk/uploads/2021_W…

One from a few weeks ago, but a rather sublime early morning site visit #windermere #viewsfromthescaffold

johncowardarchitects.co.uk/news/ Looking for a change or exciting opportunity? Come and work with us in gorgeous Cartmel

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The 2023 Civic Trust Awards Application Round is NOW OPEN civictrustawards.org.uk/apply #architecture #Sustainability #Accessibility #CommunityEngagement #Conservation #Restoration #universaldesign #reuse #adaptation #publicrealm #infrastructure #landscapedesign

Layers and layers of lime wash #LFG

VisitScotland Here it is c.1920 prior to its ‘restoration’ with its protective harling and limewash coats on canmore.org.uk/collection/797…

Best bridge 😍

Lovely lime finishes hiding in the bushes on this morning’s run 😍 #LFG #surfacefinish #rendernotrubble

Significant and brave point by Dearbhail Keating in her LFG talk on Tuesday: we all make mistakes and what defines us is how we move on and make critical decisions based on the evidence alone. Dearbhail, focused on Lake District churches: a thoughtful & compelling narrative of change

Insightful guest post from Dr Tim Meek on the importance of historic surfaces: digest.andymarshall.co/what-lies-on-t…

Is it time to consider assessing the stratigraphy of finishes as part of the archaeological process rather than as a material to be removed to access the development of the building? In most cases they are not included in the Listing or Scheduling. #Heritage #LimeFinishes

One week to go until AABC Conference 2023! The conference is open to members and non-members. Tickets are still available via the Eventbrite link below. Hope to see you there! #AABC #Architect #Building #Conservation #Harrow buff.ly/3ZA1a90

Looking forward to learning from Prof. John Edwards about Retrofit Standards Applied to Historic and Traditional Buildings #AABC #AABCConference23 #Architect #Building #Conservation #HeadstoneManor #Harrow #HistoricBuildings

Photo Competition time on the subject of 'Conservation'! Winner will be announced in the AABC Spring 2024 Newsletter, with the photo featured on our website & win a cash prize of £200. Please refer to details on the second image. #AABC #Architecturalphotography #Photocompetition

I look at this and everything makes complete sense. How did we lose something so easy, familiar and which we had practiced for literally thousands of years? Image credit Annette Bailey #Heritage #IntangibleHeritage #ClimateChange #LimeFinishes #LimeHarling #LImeMortar

The snowy stroll to work 🤍

It's #throwbackthursday so we're sharing a picture from last years conference at Headstone Manor. Early bird tickets for this year at Rochdale Town Hall are on sale now! Hopefully see you all this October! #AABC #Conservation #Conference #October #headstonemanor #Rochdale