Join us for at The Briggait as part of Architecture Fringe festival, from 5:30pm for a welcome drink, followed by a screening of new short film ‘Building a Movement’ at 5:40pm. Talks begin at 6:00pm, with a drinks reception to follow. Click here to book free tickets.
How can existing buildings play a vital role in tackling the climate emergency, supporting sustainable development, and protecting cultural heritage?
With the built environment responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, the challenge of decarbonising development has never been more urgent. Join us for an evening of presentations and discussions with experts in heritage, sustainability and policy, exploring the challenges of reuse and heritage conservation and their social, economic and environmental benefits.
Speakers will share national and international perspectives on the reuse of historic buildings as climate assets, including case studies from Glasgow such as the ongoing renovation of The Pipe Factory. The discussion will address the financial hurdles of conservation-led development, as well as the potential gains for local economies through successful regeneration.
Join us for this free event from 5:30pm with welcome drinks, followed by a screening of new short film ‘Building a Movement’ at 5:40pm. Talks begin at 6:00pm, with a drinks reception to follow.
Speakers:
Simon Sturgis (Carbon Expert & Built-Environment Consultant, Targeting Zero)
Henrietta Billings (Director, SAVE Britain’s Heritage)
Dr Cristina Gonzalez-Longo (President of ICOMOS International Training Committee (CIF) / Senior Lecturer, Architecture, Strathclyde University)
Nick Van Jonker (Director, Hamilton Hay Van Jonker Architects)
Felix Wight (Director, Friends of the Pipe Factory / Commercial Director, Connected Response)
This is a unique chance to hear from experts leading real change across sectors – highlighting how heritage buildings can be central to sustainable, economically viable development in the face of the climate crisis.
‘Building a Movement’ (dir. Stephen Sheriff) is a new film marking 50 years of SAVE. Through interviews, archive footage and case studies, it explores how historic buildings – once neglected or under threat – have been brought back into use through public campaigning, creative reuse and legal action.
This event is delivered in partnership by SAVE Britain’s Heritage, Friends of The Pipe Factory and New Future and is part of a national programme celebrating SAVE’s 50th anniversary. With thanks to Urban Space Management (sponsor) and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, made possible by National Lottery players.