MACLEAN ARCHITECTURE AND CONSERVATION

Inspiring ideas, advice and useful resources for owners of traditional buildings from
RIAS Accredited Conservation Architects

Innovation Versus Risk

Construction is frequently characterised as slow, dirty and expensive. It is definitely not considered High Tech. It seems everyone views as a problem that needs to be fixed, in order to bring...

New opportunity to join the team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Assistant to join our team based in our Inverness Office at WASPS Studios, Stephen's St, Inverness, IV2 3JP.

The Solution to Your Planning Woes

Our planning system has many critics and is frequently seen as barrier to development, by both big business and private homeowners. It is blamed for adding costs, delays and even stopping...

Up In The Roof

Attic spaces can tell you a lot about a building. They tend to be the forgotten parts of a building awkward to access and move around in. They often reveal the original construction, later...

You never know what you are going to find!

Following an established methodology for developing a historic site will improve outcomes from clients and communities and the future of historic buildings.

Fit and Forget !

Work often takes me to the parts of buildings that others would prefer to ignore. Some of the things I see see are annoying and frustrating.!

Hygrothermal Modelling

If you are trying to get to grips with retrofitting a traditional house, you may have come across the term Hygrothermal Modelling. What is it ? and What do I need to know ?

Planning for Heritage

Understanding the value of heritage is as important as technical conservation and an understanding of traditional materials. Heritage values are often perceived as soft and intangible, this makes...

The Community Spaces Toolkit

Create the ideal space for your community group.

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It is packed with advice, templates and resources specifically for community groups that are looking to develop or maintain traditional buildings. It is the ideal tool to start your project on the right path and will help you avoid expensive mistakes.

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