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Longford Academy 2021 Summer School cancelled
The Longford Academy have made the following announcement. “Uncertainty about COVID border restrictions means that we have reluctantly decided to cancel the Summer School planned for 7–13 February 2021. “A good proportion of the course enrolments have come in from the … Continue reading
Concrete Conservation
Recently, the Getty Conservation Institute published the Conservation Principles for Concrete of Cultural Significance (2020), which synthesizes current best practices in general repair of concrete and cultural conservation by providing a framework for architects, engineers, conservators, contractors, and stewards to make … Continue reading
APT Building Technology Heritage Library – project completion
APT Australasia Chapter is delighted to report that the project to scan material from Professor Miles Lewis‘ library for the APT International online Building Technology Heritage Library has now been completed. The final project report covering both phases of the … Continue reading
Longford Academy – Planning a strong future in new hands
This year the Longford Academy will celebrate its tenth year. And this brings exciting changes for the future of these hands-on building conservation courses at the World Heritage Sites of Woolmers and Brickendon Estates in Longford, Tasmania. Donald Ellsmore, Convenor … Continue reading
Limestone and Lime Building Techniques in Puglia, Italy
Report on APT Australasia Chapter members’ investigation of limestone and lime building techniques in Puglia, Italy In late October 2018, a group of Australian and New Zealand members met in Ostuni, Puglia, to immerse in the traditional building culture of … Continue reading
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LA9 – May 2018
Longford Academy, May 2018 The ninth annual APT Australasia Chapter Longford Academy was held at the World Heritage inscribed Woolmers and Brickendon Estates on 7-12 May 2018. The group of 25 participants included builders, tradespersons, materials conservators, architects, engineers, archaeologists, … Continue reading
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Longford Academy 9 open for registration
LONGFORD ACADEMY 9 Investigation and repair of significant building fabric Monday 7 May to Saturday 12 May 2018 The ‘Longford Academy’ is a 6-day program in conservation of traditional structures and building fabric, held at World Heritage inscribed Woolmers and … Continue reading
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LA Spring Workshop – 2 Sept 2017
In conjunction with the 2017 Longford Academy Spring Masterclass, the APT Australasia Chapter is pleased to announce a one-day workshop at Woolmers Estate on Saturday 2 September 2017. This workshop will provide an opportunity for property owners and managers, and … Continue reading
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Longford Academy 2017 Spring Program
The APT Australasia Chapter has responded to the increased demand for participation at the annual Longford Academy with a new APT Longford Academy Spring Program to be held at Woolmers and Brickendon Estates, Tasmania, in late August 2016. This will comprise three activities. LA Spring Masterclass for Wood Practitioners … 22-26 August 2016 A master class for […]
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Longford Academy (LA8)
The Longford Academy (LA8) held on 8-13 May 2017 was another highly successful activity for members of the APT Australasia Chapter and fellow heritage conservation practitioners. The collaborative learning program at Woolmers and Brickendon Estates in Northern Tasmania included two … Continue reading
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