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Crenellated Arts specializes in illustration and digital interpretation services for the arts and heritage sectors in the UK, offering tailored solutions for building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts. Their mission is to preserve, celebrate, and reimagine the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the UK through innovative visual storytelling. By blending artistry with historical accuracy, the company supports projects that require engaging, detailed visuals to bring historic structures, sites, and narratives to life.
At the core of Crenellated Arts’ offerings are bespoke illustrations and reconstructions of historic buildings and environments. These creations range from detailed technical drawings and watercolour renderings to immersive digital reconstructions. With a deep understanding of architectural heritage and conservation principles, the company ensures that each illustration is both visually compelling and meticulously accurate. Their work often serves as a key resource for conservation reports, restoration projects, and public education campaigns.
In addition to static illustrations, Crenellated Arts provides digital interpretation services designed to enhance engagement with historic sites and narratives. Using cutting-edge tools such as 3D modeling, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), they create interactive experiences that allow users to explore reconstructed spaces or visualize changes over time. These tools are invaluable for museums, heritage sites, and educational programs, offering audiences a dynamic way to connect with history.
Crenellated Arts also supports private homeowners and enthusiasts by delivering customized illustrations and interpretive materials for historic homes and gardens. Whether documenting the restoration of a Georgian townhouse or illustrating the original layout of a medieval estate, the company helps clients understand and showcase the historical significance of their properties. These services include creating house histories, interpretive signage, and artistic renderings suitable for personal collections or public display.
Ultimately, Crenellated Arts serves as a bridge between the past and present, making history accessible and engaging for a wide range of audiences. Their work celebrates the UK’s architectural heritage while providing practical tools and resources for its preservation. With a commitment to artistry, authenticity, and innovation, Crenellated Arts stands out as a trusted partner for anyone passionate about understanding and preserving historic spaces.
The Centre for Building Conservation Studies (CBCS) is a UK-based institution dedicated to advancing the field of building conservation through comprehensive education and hands-on training. Established in 2019, CBCS aims to become a central hub for learning and discovery in building surveying and conservation. Their mission is to make conservation accessible to everyone by offering specialised courses and training sessions led by established experts, emphasizing practical experience and the application of the latest conservation philosophies and technologies.
CBCS offers a diverse range of courses tailored to various experience levels, from undergraduates and homeowners to industry professionals. Their programs include informative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions and Level 6 Diplomas in Building Surveying and Building Conservation. These diplomas are designed to provide participants with the skills necessary to conduct surveys of residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, and industrial buildings, as well as to work in property development, heritage sectors, and construction projects. The curriculum covers a wide range of building ages, types, uses, and conditions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
A distinctive feature of CBCS's programs is the inclusion of practical experience through site visits and hands-on tasks. Participants attend the Building Conservation Summer School and engage in international study trips to explore historic sites and contemporary conservation challenges. For instance, in 2025, the Building Surveying Diploma includes a trip to Copenhagen, while the Building Conservation Diploma offers a visit to Bucharest. These experiences are designed to provide real-world insights into the complexities of building conservation on a global scale.
CBCS is also developing a dedicated learning center in a Grade II Listed Building in Gosport, Hampshire. This former Royal Navy property is being transformed into a vibrant community space for heritage skills training, arts, and culture. The facility will offer training in various traditional building skills, including roofing, lime work, carpentry, oak framing, stone masonry, and straw bale construction. This initiative underscores CBCS's commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship and promoting sustainable conservation practices.
For building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts, CBCS provides an invaluable resource for gaining practical skills, professional qualifications, and a deeper understanding of historic building conservation. Their flexible approach, combining online learning, classroom instruction, and practical site visits, ensures accessibility and affordability. By fostering a passion for conservation and offering hands-on experience, CBCS equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to care for and preserve historic buildings effectively.
Triskele Heritage is a UK-based organization dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and celebration of historic buildings and landscapes. With a mission to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern conservation practices, Triskele Heritage provides tailored services that empower building conservation professionals, homeowners, and heritage enthusiasts. The company’s work reflects a profound respect for cultural heritage, emphasizing sustainable approaches that honor the authenticity and integrity of historic sites.
At the heart of Triskele Heritage’s mission is the belief that historic buildings are not just structures but living legacies that tell the story of communities, craftsmanship, and culture. The company offers a diverse range of services, including specialist consultancy, condition assessments, and bespoke conservation training. These services are designed to equip professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools needed to preserve historic structures while maintaining compliance with national heritage standards.
For building conservation professionals, Triskele Heritage provides expert guidance on project planning, materials selection, and traditional techniques. The company’s hands-on training workshops are particularly valued, offering opportunities to learn time-honored methods such as lime plastering, stone masonry, and timber conservation. These sessions not only enhance technical expertise but also foster a deeper appreciation of the skills required to maintain historic buildings.
Homeowners with historic properties benefit from Triskele Heritage’s personalized approach to conservation and restoration. Whether addressing specific issues such as damp management or guiding long-term maintenance planning, the team offers practical, sustainable solutions that respect the character and history of the home. Their advice is grounded in a thorough understanding of traditional building materials and methods, ensuring that interventions are both effective and sympathetic to the property’s heritage.
Triskele Heritage also serves as an invaluable resource for heritage enthusiasts, hosting lectures, community engagement programs, and curated site visits that bring the stories of historic buildings to life. Through these initiatives, the company aims to inspire a wider audience to value and engage with the UK’s rich architectural legacy. In everything they do, Triskele Heritage combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for heritage, making them a trusted partner for anyone invested in preserving the past.
The Victorian Society in the UK is a leading authority dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and design. Founded in 1958, its mission is to protect the rich architectural and cultural heritage from the 1837–1914 period, which saw some of the most innovative and iconic building styles in British history. By raising awareness of the historical and aesthetic significance of these structures, the Society plays a pivotal role in ensuring their survival for future generations.
For building conservation professionals, the Victorian Society offers an invaluable resource, providing expert advice and access to comprehensive research and case studies. Through its work with local authorities, heritage bodies, and property developers, the Society influences planning decisions, ensuring that listed buildings and conservation areas are safeguarded. Its publications, such as The Victorian magazine, and detailed reports on architectural conservation issues, are essential tools for professionals in the field.
Homeowners of Victorian and Edwardian properties benefit significantly from the Society's expertise. The organization provides guidance on sympathetic restoration and maintenance practices, ensuring that the architectural integrity and original features of these homes are preserved. Through workshops, seminars, and a network of specialist contacts, the Society empowers owners to make informed decisions about their properties while enhancing their understanding of their historical value.
Enthusiasts of Victorian and Edwardian design can engage with the Society’s vibrant program of events and activities. These include guided tours, lectures by leading historians, and exclusive access to buildings of interest. The Society’s advocacy campaigns also provide opportunities for individuals to actively contribute to the preservation of endangered sites. Membership offers enthusiasts a deeper connection to the rich history of this period, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for architectural heritage.
The Victorian Society is more than just a conservation body; it is a movement that celebrates the beauty and significance of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. By combining advocacy, education, and expert advice, it provides a comprehensive platform for conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts alike. Through its tireless efforts, the Society ensures that the architectural treasures of the 19th and early 20th centuries remain a source of inspiration and pride for all.
Many studies over decades had highlighted the importance of historic properties both in terms of culture and contemporary economic benefit and in 2003 ‘A future for Irish Historic Houses? - A study of fifty houses’ by Dr Terence Dooley played an important part in supporting the creation of the Trust.
We took responsibility for our first property Fota House and Gardens (Cork) in December 2007. Today the property is thriving and has received tremendous public and private support. It has won numerous awards and is buzzing with volunteers and visitors.
In addition to taking responsibility for properties, the Irish Heritage Trust has initiated and led innovative projects including the highly successful Dublin Tenement Experience (2013) and the Fota Learning Zone (2010).
The success of Fota House illustrated the new model the Trust set out to create and this has led to our involvement with two nationally significant heritage properties through innovative partnerships.
In 2015 we took responsibility for operating Strokestown Park and the National Famine Museum (Roscommon). The Trust was also selected by Teagasc to help to revive and regenerate Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens (Wexford). We are located at No. 11 Parnell Square (Dublin) in partnership with other cultural and heritage bodies, where we have undertaken to restore, revive and enhance this 250-year old building to become a public amenity for everyone to enjoy and a significant cultural hub.
In addition to grant aid from Government, we are fortunate to have received wonderful support from many people across Ireland over the years. Thanks to their time, dedication and money we are beginning to make a difference. We have proven the research concepts that led to our creation and are excited about the years ahead. Take a look here to see how we are doing this and let us know what you think.
The Society publishes an annual Journal entitled 'Irish Architectural and Decorative Studies', the only academic publication focusing on Irish architecture and decorative arts.
The Society runs a Conservation Grants Scheme providing financial aid assistance to small conservation projects on historic buildings throughout the country.
- The Archive is a non-contentious body which does not involve itself in the planning process or matters of conservation controversy.
- The Archive is governed by a Chairman and Board of Directors.
- Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Archive is CEO Colum O’Riordan.
- The Archive is committed to complying with the Charities Regulatory Authority’s Charities Governance Code.
- The Archive complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland.
- The Archive has charitable status – CHY6240, CRA No. 20010843 – and is an approved body for tax relief on donations under of Section 848A Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997.
The journal is hosted by the Department of Archaeology at the University of York and is produced, managed and edited by Judith Winters, who is supported by co-directors Prof. Julian Richards (York) and Dr Michael Heyworth (Council for British Archaeology). Advisory editors support the Editor. The contents of the journal are archived with the Archaeology Data Service whose remit is the long-term preservation of digital research materials.
IIC was founded in 1950 by a group of men and women who witnessed dramatic events during WW2. A number of them were part of the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives programme and they were involved in saving internationally important historic and artistic works from being lost forever, they became known as the Monuments Men.
Today we have a strong global network of distinguished Fellows, members and Institutions representing more than 70 countries. We have close relationships with thousands of Conservators and heritage professionals internationally.
IIC has over 7,000 engaged supporters and 40,000 social media contacts globally. We have long-established partnerships with leading museums, universities and heritage bodies all around the world.
Our Purpose - We are an independent international professional institute. We bring together conservation professionals from around the world, educating, enabling and recognising excellence.
This commitment drives everything we do – from the intellectually stimulating Congresses to activities specifically tailored to capture the imagination and curiosity student conservators.
Our Studies in Conservation records and publishes the latest developments in the field, our enquiry-led Dialogues host discussions and the development of new ideas, our Awards recognise and celebrate the greatest achievements and promote the work of conservation professionals for the common good, and our highly sought after Fellowships and Honorary Memberships acknowledge the status and contribution of the highest achievers of the profession.
Please join us and become part of the international community that is IIC
Our Conservation Work
IFACS conservators are able to take on the conservation of a wide range of art, from easel paintings and wall paintings, to polychrome sculpture and historic decorative interiors. The name has become synonymous with high quality work and a sympathetic conservation approach.
The studio has conserved many paintings such as portraits, landscapes and maritime scenes from important private collections, among which have been works by artists such as Sir Allan Ramsey, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Thomas Gainsborough, John Singer Sargent, Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir and J.M.W. Turner. IFACS is increasingly taking on contemporary pieces by a variety of popular artists, with works coming from private owners, art galleries, auction houses or dealers alike.
In addition to practical conservation projects, IFACS provides a range of other services, including investigative technical analysis, budget planning and display advice.
It benefits from the cross-disciplinary exchange of its members architects, archaeologists, art historians, engineers, historians, planners, who foster improved heritage conservation standards and techniques for all forms of cultural properties: buildings, historic towns, cultural landscapes, archaeological sites, etc. ICOMOS is officially recognized as an advisory body to UNESCO, actively contributing to the World Heritage Committee and taking part in the implementation of the World Heritage Convention. It also runs 28 specialised International Scientific Committees on a variety of subjects.
The ICOMOS International Secretariat and its specialized Documentation Centre are located in Paris (France) for further information consult our web site :www.international.icomos.org
Founded by HRH the Priince of Wales in 2001, the charity now has 6,000 members in more than 100 countries worldwide. General Membership is free.
We uphold standards, share knowledge, promote structural engineering and provide a voice for the profession.
Upholding standards - Our members undergo rigorous technical assessment and commit to continual learning and development. This means that professional membership of the Institution is a global benchmark of competence and technical excellence, driving safety and innovation in the built environment.
Building communities of knowledge - We create, develop and support communities of technical excellence. Our committees and panels and our Regional Group activity provide global connectivity for members and facilitate the sharing of knowledge. Our events, publications and training address structural engineers’ need for both a firm grasp of fundamentals and the profession’s increasing specialisation.
Promoting structural engineering - We showcase the accomplishments of structural engineers to the public by holding events like the Structural Awards and by acting as a source of expert comment on breaking news. We promote the benefits of structural engineering careers by collaborating with other professional engineering institutions to deliver events, workshops and competitions in schools. We also provide tailored support and resources for students at universities.
Speaking for the profession - We share the views of structural engineers with government, the construction industry and other institutions, ensuring the structural engineering profession makes a coherent contribution to developments in policy and practice. We promote the value structural engineers bring to the construction industry as innovative, creative problem solvers and the guardians of public safety.
Through its ceaseless betterment and sharing of knowledge, it has led the way in enabling fire professions to become rigorously assessed through a well-established and dynamic system of internationally recognised membership grades and fire-related qualifications. The IFE delivers more than 6,000 exams annually.
Managed for fire professionals by fire professionals, the IFE aims to promote, encourage and improve the science, practice and professionalism of fire engineering, acting as a beacon of established expertise and guiding the way to a fire safe future.
Of most relevance to the building conservation sector is its role in electrical systems of buildings and the built environment, IET is the organisation responsible for BS 7671 the IET Wiring Regulations, and it publishes journals, codes of practice and standards on a wide variety of related fields including lighting, renewables and electrical energy storage.
ICE also runs the Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers (CARE) with the Institution of Structural Engineers. CARE is recognised by English Heritage, Cadw in Wales, Historic Scotland, NIEA (Northern Ireland) and relevant professional bodies.
The Institute was established in 1995, to represent, inform, serve and assist organ builders and their suppliers, and to encourage the improvement of skills and standards within the profession.
Publication of the Register of Accredited Business Members is one of the most important services we offer. Accreditation follows an inspection of work in seven categories, and is repeated every seven years. The Register is made available to customers, advisory bodies and consultants and is published annually. It can be accessed at the top of this page under Accreditation Register.
The IBO Journal, Organ Building, is also published annually. Each issue contains detailed technical articles, descriptions of new instruments and a review of significant work carried out each year. Our quarterly newsletter contains shorter technical articles, topical information and news of forthcoming meetings.
The aim of the IAI, through the representation of our members, is to advance and strengthen the profession of archaeology in Ireland. Our vision is that we will have a vibrant and sustainable archaeological profession that actively contributes to the protection of our archaeological resource, which in turn contributes to the social and economic wellbeing of the entire community. To achieve our aim and vision, we are committed to a range of long term measures, including:
- The implementation of our 3-Year Plan 2015-2018
- Promotion and development of the IAI Codes of Professional Conduct
- Facilitating the Continuous Professional Development of our members
- Active engagement with all the stakeholders involved in the management and protection of our archaeological resource
- Increasing public awareness and understanding of our archaeological heritage
We pride ourselves on the highest standard of workmanship and attention to detail, provided through graduate study and continuing personal development in building conservation as well as industry experience and accreditation.
With our expansive knowledge, we at Williams Restoration can combine our understanding and use of traditional practice with contemporary construction philosophies. Drawing on years of experience to provide you with the perfect solution.
The work of Edinburgh Napier University's Forest Products Research Institute ranges from the practical to cutting edge scientific, and from the timber engineering requirements of the construction industry through to the manufacture of advanced, high performance materials derived from cellulose nano-fibres.
Of the four research centres which make up the institute, it is The Wood Studio which is most relevant to historic buildings, offering wood science, chemistry and timber engineering advice for both new construction and for conservation work.
We develop students through our personalised learning and links to industry and find solutions to societal problems through our research. Find out more about the University and how you can help us create a better future.
We provide the following services:
- Brickwork/Blockwork
- Carpentry 1st Fix/2nd Fix/Windows/Doors/Oak Beams and Frames
- Chimney Works
- Concreting/Screeding/Slab Laying/Driveways
- Decorating/Special Finishes
- Disabled Facilities (Includes: Wetroom Refurbs, Ramps, Handrails Etc.)
- Drainage/Unblocks
- Electrics Repairs/Rewires (Approved Electricians Used)
- Fencing
- Flat Roofing (Rubberbond)
- Floor Tiling (Approved Floor Layers Used)
- Ground Works
- Guttering
- Glazing
- Kitchen Fitting (Also Disabled Kitchens)
- Lime Plaster/Render and Mortars
- Oak Frame Renewal and Repairs
- Part P Testing and Electrical Works (Approved Contractors Used)
- Plastering
- Plumbing (Corgi Approved Contractor Used)
- PVC Facias/Bargeboards Etc.
- PVC Windows/Doors/ D-Glazing (Approved Contractors Used)
- Pitched Roof and Flat Roofing, Includes New EPDM Rubberbond Membranes.
- Rubbish Removal
- Scaffolding (Approved Contractors Used)
- Tarmac (Approved Contractors Used)
- Underpinning
- Valeting
