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We believe old buildings have a future. From cottages to castles and from churches to cathedrals we are here to help buildings and the people who care for them. Based on years of experience and research we understand how old buildings work. CategoryAlterations and extensionsCommon problemsEnergy efficiencyMaintenanceMaterials and componentsPlanning and legislation The future now looks bright for a Nottinghamshire cottage saved by the SPAB this October.  Medieval fa*mhouse on the edge of Exmoor, the site of a SPAB Guerilla Working Party Three young architecture graduates have won the SPAB's prestigious ‘new design in historic contexts’ award, the Philip Webb Award, for their separate schemes proving that with imagination and sensitivity you don’t need to demolish historic buildings. personal data we collect and how it is stored and used. Please confirm that you have read and agree to the policy. Join today to support our positive, practical approach to building conservation. As a member you become part of a network of like-minded Education programmes for architects, surveyors, engineers and craftspeople to further their 'hands-on' understanding of historic The SPAB Shop is currently under construction, we're very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please order from our selection of Lecture: Preserving and Interpreting the Berlin Wall in a World of New Walls A wonderful chance to hear Professor Axel Klausmeier speak about his experiences of conserving this most interesting of modern city features. Axel is the undisputed expert on the history of the wall, and has been working for many years to ensure its rightful place in to control their impact. Part of our 2019 lunchtime CPD series. Ruskin was an early advocate for vernacular buildings - not least for the local as*ociations and hereditary skills they embody in their materials and construction. Peter Burman explores this aspect of Ruskin’s thought and its influence. The SPAB runs national campaigns raising awareness about important issues surrounding the protection of old buildings.