Post-War Buildings: Lessons Learned and Pathways Forward
We will explore the challenges of preservation and adaptation of post-war buildings in the context of the climate emergency, focusing on balancing conservation with modern updates and sustainability. Key themes include valuing historic buildings amid heritage constraints, and integrating necessary changes for functionality and environmental responsibility. Touching on case studies from University of East Anglia, Robinson College, Smithdon School, and Churchill College we will highlight challenges like backlog maintenance, adaptive reuse, space optimization, and respectful design proposals. Ultimately, this session will provide insights on managing post-war heritage buildings while ensuring their long-term viability and sustainability.

Retrofit: A Resourceful Response to Improving Estate Resilience
Useful Studio offer holistic, strategic and deliverable advice for architectural retrofit solutions. As a Social Enterprise and BCorp, we collaborate internally, and with like-minded organisations, to foster innovation and positive impact. Through a range of case-studies, we aim to inspire excitement around retrofitting as a sustainable, adaptable solution for future educational spaces. Our iterative approach involves piloting interventions in response to live scenarios. We help schools and universities optimise estate value, enhance revenue, and reduce operational expenses with low-cost, low-carbon solutions. We repurpose existing buildings, including listed assets, to meet contemporary educational needs while preserving historical and architectural value.

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