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Heritage, old and listed buildings come with their own set of complexities when it comes to achieving sustainability goals.  

Join for this free Intention to Action clinic on Wednesday 14 October with Richard Jones and Clare Hughes, Associate Directors from Arup, where we will explore the practical approaches to decarbonising older and heritage buildings, helping to preserve a building’s identity while equipping you for a low-carbon future. 

This session will cover: 

• Why it’s important to decarbonise old, heritage and listed buildings 

• The challenges of decarbonising these buildings and how these can be overcome 

• The co-benefits of low-carbon upgrades to business and building preservation 

• The different levels of decarbonisation actions an organisation can take 

We will start the session with a private tour of the Royal West of England Academy (RWA), a Grade II* listed art gallery, which, back in 2021, carried out a full building refurbishment. They will be sharing their insights from this experience, highlighting how they prioritised sustainability as part of this project. 

There will be refreshments and light snacks on arrival.