Advanced Conservation Course

This spring RSUA is running a 5-day Advanced Conservation Course which can lead to an RSUA Certificate in Architectural Conservation on successful completion of an assessment.

The programme is aimed at architects and related professionals working in the fields of conservation, refurbishment and restoration who have previously completed the RSUA Conservation Course or equivalent. The introductory RSUA Conservation Course will be run again in autumn 2019.

This course is not directly connected to the process of becoming a RIBA accredited Conservation Architect however it is a useful addition to your portfolio of evidence if you are working toward that goal.

The achievement of an RSUA Certificate in Architectural Conservation is an essential preparatory step for architects wishing to undertake an RSUA Diploma in Architectural Conservation which is a non-class based project.

The course will be co-ordinated by Marcus Patton and the speakers will be a mix of local and national experts.  The indicative topics are:

 

Module 1 USE & ADAPTATION  
Day 1 Issues arising from change of use  
14th March Restoration projects  
  The most sustainable building is…  
  Dampness Essay
Module 2 DEFECTS  
Day 2 Dry and wet rot  
21st March Thatch and vernacular buildings  
  Disabled access  
  Fire safety in historic buildings Essay
Module 3 SPECIALIST WORK  
Day 3 Lime and pointing  
28th March Window repair & Blacksmith work  
  Historic buildings legislation  
  Archaeology Essay
Module 4 SITE VISITS  
Day 4
4th April
Site visit  
     
Module 5 SUSTAINABILITY  
Day 5 Maintenance and Asset Management  
18th April  Case History  
  Assessing significance  
  Intervention and pastiche  
  Presentation of certificates  

Key details

Course duration:              5 days

When:                             From 14th March to 18th April 2019 (Thursdays)

Where:                            Clifton House, 2 North Queen Street, Belfast, BT15 1ES

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Cost:                                RSUA Practice Services Scheme Members £400 + VAT

                                        RSUA Members £480 +VAT

                                        Non-member £533 +VAT

How to book:                     Contact Julia Leaker (Julia@rsua.org.uk) to book.