TECHNICAL SERVICES
Condition
Surveys
A detailed
assessment of the condition of the fabric of existing buildings from which
schedules of conservation works can be prepared.
Archival
Recording of Heritage Places through measured drawings and/or photographic
surveys
Archival
quality photographic recording of heritage places can be provided to carefully
record the fabric of a place prior to changes being undertaken. Preparation of
basic or detailed measured drawings to record the built structure and/or to use
for future documentation can also be supplied.
Conservation
advice and documentation
Through
many years of experience providing technical advice to owners of heritage
places we are well placed to advise on appropriate methods of treatment and/or
repair, as well as prepare documentation and organise suitably qualified
specialist consultants and tradespeople to undertake the works.
Resolution
of regulatory issues such as universal access, emergency egress and services.
With our
extensive architectural experience on a variety of building types in the city
and country, we have developed a practical and pragmatic approach to resolving
complex regulatory issues such as the provision of emergency egress, fire
services and universal access and associated facilities.
Development
of sustainable solutions for heritage places
The
retention and adaptive re-use of heritage buildings is becoming increasingly
recognised as one of the most effective approaches to produce a sustainable
future. Reducing demolition waste, the necessity to produce new materials, and
retaining embodied energy in existing building materials enables an ongoing and
enduring use for heritage buildings.