Editors Choice
Recognising the specialism of conservation
within architectural practice
Dr Noora Kokkarinen, Assistant Education Director at the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Despite continuing global growth within
the construction industry, the majority
of building stock has already been built.
While some structures are demolished
to allow for better use of the land; others
are spared. Often the reasons for this are
that the site has substantial cultural or
emotional significance to the local or wider
community. In order to maintain these
buildings, a growing team of professionals
specialising in refurbishment, repurposing,
protection or preservation are called upon.
Conservation work is an assembly of
knowledge which results in incorporating
a piece of history within the present by
using conventional construction techniques.
Best practice from similar projects and
up-to-date research is applied, rather
than following a strict set of conservation
‘rules’. These guidelines stem from the
International Council of Monuments
and Sites (ICOMOS) which is the body
associated with preservation internationally.
Individuals who are Accredited
Conservationists, must demonstrate
competence within five key areas which are:
•
philosophy of conservation
•
site analysis and intervention
•
investigation, materials and technology
•
social and financial issues
•
implementation and management of
conservation works
Conservation practitioners must have
the ability to identify, determine and
understand what is important about
buildings and their surrounding areas. They
must also understand how the building
worked, what materials were used to build
it, and in turn make assessments as to how
the existing structure will interact with any
modern alterations. It is unlikely that one
individual or practice will have sufficient
expertise to carry out a conservation
project without involving another specialist
or at least by referring to technical guidance
from accepted sources. It is this process of
constant learning and sharing of knowledge
and resources which
assists in maintaining and
spreading the knowledge
and body of professionals
who are capable of
appropriately serving our
built heritage.
Although there are professionals who carry
out conservation work without professional
Accreditation, they are not able to apply for
funding to carry out projects from certain
national bodies* unlike those who achieve
CIAT’s Accredited Conservationist status.
Therefore professional Accreditation should
be considered by those already active in this
field as a hallmark of their specialist skills.
*CIAT Accredited Conservationists are
recognised by Historic England, Historic
Scotland, Northern Ireland Environment
Agency and The Heritage Lottery Fund to
act as lead consultants on grant-funded
bodies.
For more information on becoming a CIAT
Accredited Conservationist, please contact
Amina Khanum, Specialist Registers’
Coordinator [email protected].
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