[HBP#12] - Tobit Curteis - The Art and Science of Conservation

🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast!Today, Vincent Reed sits down with Tobit Curteis, founder of Tobit Curteis Associates, to delve into the intricacies of environmental conservation in historic buildings. With a career spanning over three decades, Tobit has specialised in protecting landmarks like Canterbury Cathedral and Westminster Abbey through innovative environmental monitoring and conservation techniques. Tune in as Tobit discusses his journey, highlights challenges in the field, and emphasises the importance of understanding a building’s historical and current environments. Discover how diagnosing problems accurately can transform conservation efforts and what the future holds for this niche yet vital field. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestampsClick the time on the left to jump straight to that section00:00 Introduction to the Heritage Buildings Podcast00:10 Meet Tobit Curteis: Expert in Environmental Deterioration01:05 Curteis Tobit's Journey into Conservation02:08 Early Career and Training07:29 Starting a Conservation Business12:28 Challenges and Learning in Conservation23:09 Balancing Art and Science in Conservation38:32 Technological Innovations in Conservation54:11 Understanding Building Efficiency54:48 Environmental Risks and Material Stability55:58 Heating Systems and Building Stability57:04 Challenges in Conservation Decisions01:01:10 Impact of Climate Change on Buildings01:03:42 Monitoring Building Environments01:13:46 Structural Monitoring and Diagnostics01:21:55 Stained Glass Conservation Techniques01:35:06 Future of Conservation and Skills Development01:44:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Tobit Curteis using the links below:Website: www.tcassociates.co.ukInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tobitcurteis/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobit-curteis-05794b19/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to find out more about the Heritage Buildings Association - https://heritagebuildingsassociation.comClick here to join the conversation - https://heritagebuildings.forum#HeritageConservation #HistoricBuildings #EnvironmentalConservation