Understanding the contribution of hospitality to the sustainable redevelopment of the historic built environment using Actor Network Theory. Dr Ian Elsmore Tanya Rountree
"The lightest touch" Brewery Yard East Elevation Source: Hotel Architect
Sustainable Development?
What is the UK development process? Punters Flow Diagram of the Development Process: Source Punter (1990:13)
Who are the players/actors? Developer Architect Urban designer Real estate investor Hotel operator Local Authority Planning committee Planning officer Conservation officer Building control officer English Heritage Highways Authority Environmental Health Town Council Public Clients Neighbouring business Local residents Civic trust Conservation bodies The building The setting The curtilage Who are some of the players/actors?
Conflicting aims? Sustainable Development? Conservation Preservation Implementation of legislation & guidance Access Profit Regeneration Employment Safety Marketability Uniqueness (USP) Politics & more
What is actor-network theory?
Case study: Henley Brewery
Where hospitality outlets & character buildings interact :
Why Actor-Network Theory? Why use actor- network theory?
Industrial features
Retaining character features
Moving character features
Where are you?
"The lightest touch" Brewery Yard East Elevation Source: Hotel Architect
Dr Ian ElsmoreTanya Rountree