Explore every episode of the podcast Talking Conservation
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor of Cathedral Communications | 11 Nov 2024 | 01:00:51 | |
In this episode we talk with Jonathan Taylor, exploring his beginnings in Architecture and then as a Conservation Officer, before the founding of the Building Conservation Directory. We discuss its success and some of the challenges Jonathan faces in publishing, as well as issues that are close to Jonathan's heart relating to conservation and his concern that conservation is about more than just the buildings. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Jonathan Taylor biography 02:06 - What made Jonathan change from Architecture to conservation 05:47 - Not just the building but the whole social side too 08:52 - How did the Building Conservation Directory come about? 12:21 - How the BCD directory is funded 15:45 - How did you select where the BCD copies were sent? 18:35 - Did the internet change the BCD and it’s reach? 20:43 - Not really any trade secrets in conservation 22:24 - What about people wanting to write or advertise things that aren’t appropriate? 25:24 - The directory is the start of the specification process 26:05 - “People have asked for an accredited only publication…” 27:58 - Homeowners do phone in 31:37 - How do you keep articles up to date? 33:56 - The challenge of retrofit 37:27 - The debate on what is right or wrong 38:08 - Has conservation gone too far, and prevented evolution of buildings? 41:17 - How much, as a society, are we prepared to lose? 42:00 - How many buildings are of ‘traditional’ construction and how many listed? 42:51 - The other publications and articles that BCD cover 46:39 - New website looking exclusively at retrofit and sustainability 48:43 - Dr. Robyn Pender on a fresh way to look at historic buildings 50:54 - Global reach of the website 52:43 - “We will never abandon print” 53:18 - Jonathan’s recommended books 55:09 - Jonathan’s favourite buildings and why 59:21 - Training is one of the main subjects on the website too 59:53 - How to get in touch with Jonathan and the website Links: Building Conservation Directory: https://www.buildingconservation.com Joint Position Statement: https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/buildings/damp-in-historic-buildings/investigation-of-moisture-and-its-effects-on-traditional-buildings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Introductions | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:47:40 | |
An introduction to this podcast. Find out a bit about Stephen and Rich, what their motivations are, and what this podcast is about. Chapters: 0:44 Introduction to Stephen 7:24 Introduction to Rich 13:08 How and why we’ve got together 15:26 Why we’re doing this podcast 16:12 What we mean by “Conservation” 19:18 Misinformation online / media (print/TV etc) 21:02 Dispelling myths 22:08 The need for homeowners to understand technical matters. 24:13 Minimal education in trades / professions / apprenticeships don’t teach old buildings 28:24 Technicals concepts simplified 29:42 Understanding buildings and their evolution 30:44 Interviews with those involved conservation 31:42 Project storyline / following long term projects 32:40 News / Case law updates 34:47 Favourite building and why 37:20 Favourite books 42:42 Summary 44:55 How to get in touch For Rich's platform go to: https://expertible.com/ For Stephen's community go to: https://beconservation.com/heritage-conservation-community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ben Kerslake of Carrington Lime | 17 Nov 2024 | 01:02:17 | |
In this episode we chat with Ben Kerslake of CarringtonLIME. Rich visited him at his premises in the Forest of Dean. We discuss Ben winning a Blue Peter competition, getting his neighbours to work on his house, and painting a room for 50p! On a more serious note, we talk about lime, hot lime, Naturally Hydraulic Lime, training, and innovation. Ben is keen to help train the next generation of plasterers, but also homeowners wanting to have a go themselves, and professionals wanting to understand the use of lime better. 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - About Ben 04:10 - Where it started 06:11 - The courses CarringtonLIME run 08:06 - How can we narrow the skills gap? 09:12 - Advice on coating plasters and paints 11:36 - Making your own paints and plasters 16:10 - Subscribe to channel 17:10 - “Hot” lime 21:28 - Hydrated Lime 24:02 - Using lime now very different to historic mixes 26:16 - Specifying mixes 31:19 - Bought Lime quality can be too pure for buildings applications 35:01 - Over-prescriptive specifications 36:28 - Understanding materials 39:07 - “One size DOESN’T fit all” 39:58 - Experimenting with materials and mixes 44:52 - Lath and plaster ceilings 52:02 - Insulating plaster mixes 55:06 - Overview of CarringtonLIME courses 58:23 - Favourite Book 60:04 - Favourite Building CarringtonLime: https://www.carringtonlime.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carringtonlime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carringtonlime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||