Retrofitting Traditional Buildings Masterclass

The Scottish Lime Centre Trust presents these 2 complementary online technical masterclasses, to be lead by Nicholas Heath MA MSc, (Founding Director, NDM Heath Ltd), covering emerging research, best practice and case studies in the field of upgrading traditional and historic buildings.



Principles & Practice

Cost: £100 + VAT

Duration: 2 half days, 9.30am – 1.00pm

Venue: Zoom (Online)

Running over 2 half days, covering emerging research, best practice and case studies in the field of upgrading traditional and historic buildings.

  • How do we protect our traditional buildings but make them fit for the future?
  • What are the risks for small- and large-scale retrofit projects?
  • How can unintended consequences be addressed when upgrading solid-walled buildings?
  • The Whole Building Approach to retrofit!



Case studies

Cost: £50 + VAT

Duration: Half day, 9.30am – 1.00pm

Venue: Zoom (Online)

A half-day session dedicated to good-practice case studies from across the UK.

A range of projects will be presented, covering traditional and historic buildings, illustrating the key principles and details required for a holistic, whole-building approach to retrofit.

Note: This course is intended to complement the ‘Principles & Practice’ course, and it is recommended that delegates either attend both courses or already have a sound understanding of the technical aspects of deep retrofit.


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