Conservation in the Built Environment UD activity takes place within: - Newly built env. - Existing built env. To exercise informed judgment to identify the areas to be retained and enhanced and should be redeveloped; judgment levels: -layout &access -building repair and alteration -aesthetic and culture

Concept of Conservation It can be linked to the increasing pace of widespread development and redevelopment in towns and cities and the rapid development outward pressure on the fringe of settlements List of buildings of special Architectural or Historic Interest which gave a measure of protection

To identify conservation areas Legislation should take into account the need to protect whole areas of the urban landscape To draw the attention to the importance of the spaces between buildings and the contribution of groups of buildings that were not necessarily of architectural or historic interest, to the enclosure and definition of urban spaces To develop a language by which people could describe and assess the values and experience of these areas. This will identify and evaluate conservation areas

Preservation OR Conservation Preservation: Buildings and areas should be retained in their original state, regardless of the need to adapt to changing circumstances in order to ensure their survival without massive government aid. Conservation: To reflect the dynamic rather than static nature of protecting the historic environment It is preservation and enhancement

Organizations International: UNESCO: to register of World Heritage Sites Regional: Organization of Islamic States: Muslim Heritage sites National and Local Level: AIA, RIBA, Omran, …..

Defining character & appearance To decide on the eligibility of an area for conservation designation, we need to examine the meaning of character It is that quality which emanates from the fusion of topography and built form, geology and traditional building materials, street patterns, and the grain and boundaries which reflect past ownerships. An area ’ s character is experienced through its townscape; a network of spaces, both modest and grand, intimate or exposed, revealing views to landmarks or glimpses to secluded alleys and courts.

Defining character & appearance The pattern of uses and activities is crucial to defining the character of an area and yet this is not always given enough emphasis. Character is sounds and smiles as well as sight. A place can gain character with the passage of time; when people have been able to alter and adapt it. Appearance: related to the visual qualities of the area, style and proportions of the buildings, their color and materials, attractiveness, relationship between buildings, landscape, …..

Components (parts) of Character -

Conservation Sites How to designate the site & who is responsible? Design control in conservation areas Infill in conservation areas Design of the space between buildings Design of shop fronts Listed Buildings Policy & Practice Comparison and context Finding new uses for vacant listed buildings