IHBC COP26 virtual Conservation Helpdesk

[edit] Introduction

From 31 October 2021 until 12 November 2021, the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) will be providing a virtual ‘Conservation Helpdesk' during COP26. The online service is intended to support those across the COP26 network who may have questions about conserving buildings or places while helping to conserve the planet.

[edit] Open access

The Conservation Helpdesk will accept questions any time during COP26 through email [email protected] or the Twitter hashtag, #IHBCHelpdesk.

IHBC Director Sean O’Reilly says, "Our Conservation Helpdesk is very exciting, as it will be open to anyone, anywhere, on each day of the COP26, and for as long as capacity allows. This means we’re open to enquiries on all aspects of conserving buildings and places across the entire COP26 period, even when hosting feature and partner events."

[edit] Active hours

Active hours for the Conservation Helpdesk will take place from 3pm to 8pm local time each day. Additional activities will be scheduled during this period as well.

Free programme highlights for the active hours include networking opportunities and themed Helpdesk+ sessions hosted by IHBC conservation partners. Dedicated climate-linked conservation advice and learning programmes are tentatively planned. IHBC@COP26 Podcasts, featuring videos, training and guidance, will also be available.

Schedule highlights:

[edit] 31 Oct 2021

3pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ host includes IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly. Guidance offered on an introduction to IHBC.

[edit] 1 Nov 2021

3pm-5pm: Heritage Trust Network feature hosts, including CEO David Tittle and Development Officer (Scotland) Sarah Pearce

5pm-8pm: IHBC@COP26 Conservation Helpdesk hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on:

• IHBC schools and resources.
• IHBC recognised CPD providers.
• IHBC recognised conservation courses.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Building Reuse and the Big Picture with Carl Elefante.

[edit] 2 Nov 2021

3pm-5pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ feature hosts SPAB Scotland, including SPAB Trustee Jamie McNamara and Scotland Officer Lucy Stewart.

5pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on all aspects of built and historic environment conservation as well as IHBC and partners in practice.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Retrofit Design with Joanna Saady.

[edit] 3 Nov 2021

3pm-5pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ feature hosts SPAB Scotland, including SPAB Trustee Jamie McNamara and Scotland Officer Lucy Stewart.

5pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on all aspects of built and historic environment conservation as well as IHBC and partners in practice.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Deconstruction/Communication with Stephanie Phillips.

[edit] 4 Nov 2021

3pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on resources for conservation in the IHBC and beyond.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Regeneration/Policy with Nigel Griffiths.

[edit] 5 Nov 2021

3pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on the business of conservation and the IHBC connecting conservation across clients and practice.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Skills and Competence/Policy with John Edwards.

[edit] 6 Nov 2021

3pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ host includes IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly. Guidance offered on Understanding the IHBC: Networks.

[edit] 7 Nov 2021

3pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ host includes IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly. Guidance offered on Understanding the IHBC: Services.

[edit] 8 Nov 2021

3pm-6pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on conservation, practice and information in the IHBC and SPAB networks.

5pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Carbon/Communication with Adala Leeson and Douglas Phillips.

6pm-8pm: SPAB Old House Project.

[edit] 9 Nov 2021

3pm-5pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ features Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA), including Director Peter Draper and John Preston IHBC, Heritage Chair of the STBA.

5pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on 'why conservation is so important to COP26: Sustainability and Conservation of the Historic Built Environment – an IHBC Position Statement’.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Managing Carbon/2 Build with Lori Ferris.

[edit] 10 Nov 2021

3pm-4pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ features IHBC Scotland Branch Chair Mark Watson of Historic Environment Scotland on ‘Embodied energy saved by adaptive re-use’.

4pm-5pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ features BEFS, highlighting the organisation's advocacy work and resources.

5pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on advocacy in action – conservation and information.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Maintenance/Higher Education with Alan Forster.

[edit] 11 Nov 2021

3pm-5pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ features SPAB, including Christina Emerson (Legislation & Casework), Douglas Kent (Traditional Building Construction) and SPAB Director Matthew Slocombe (from 4pm-5pm).

5pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on understanding conservation in practice, with IHBC and SPAB.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Planning/Regeneration with Dave Chetwyn.

[edit] 12 Nov 2021

3pm-8pm: Conservation Helpdesk+ hosts include IHBC Chair David McDonald, Director Seán O’Reilly and volunteer host Stella Südekum. Guidance offered on built and historic environment conservation in review.

6pm: IHBC Professional Services Officer Michael Netter leads IHBC@COP26 podcast and discussion on Skills/Planning with Crispin Edwards and Roy Lewis.

Details for the programme are available here.

--Institute of Historic Building Conservation

[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings

• Climate change science.
• COP21 Paris 2015.
• Environmental - sustainable - green design.
• IHBC articles.
• IHBC COP26 podcasts.
• IHBC responds to Energy Company Obligation ECO4 and PAS 2035.
• PAS 2035.
• PAS 2038 and older buildings.

[edit] External resources

• IHBC, @COP26 Conservation Helpdesk+.