Sustainability and Emergency Services
Our Sustainability and Emergency Services help heritage institutions protect collections while embracing environmental responsibility and engaging their communities. We support organisations reduce their environmental impact whilst maintaining optimal preservation conditions and strengthening their social relevance within local communities.
Our sustainability assessments examine energy use, waste generation, and resource efficiency to identify opportunities for greener operations. We analyse climate control systems for energy savings, assess buildings for adaptive reuse potential, and review institutional practises to enhance environmental performance. Our ecological assessments cover everything from sustainable exhibitions to waste reduction strategies.
Emergency preparedness is a core part of our services, especially in the face of rising climate-related risks. We conduct disaster risk management assessments, develop tailored emergency response plans, and evaluate emergency storage needs for institutions requiring crisis protocols. Our simulation exercises prepare staff for diverse scenarios, from flooding to security incidents.
Community engagement and social sustainability are increasingly vital for heritage institutions seeking public support and relevance. We assess social impact, explore inclusive programming options, and help institutions strengthen community ties while maintaining their conservation mission. Using multi-criteria decision analysis, we guide organisations in balancing competing priorities for resource allocation and strategic planning.
General assessments
- Assess potential energy savings: This analysis identifies opportunities to reduce energy consumption while maintaining preservation-appropriate environments. The assessment examines building systems, operational practises, and alternative approaches to environmental control.
- Assessment for potential adaptive reuse: This service evaluates existing buildings or spaces to determine their suitability for new functions while preserving heritage value. The assessment analyses structural integrity, spatial qualities, and regulatory constraints to identify viable adaptation strategies that balance preservation with practical reuse.
- Community and public engagement assessment: This evaluation measures current stakeholder involvement and identifies opportunities to strengthen community connections with heritage resources. The assessment develops strategies for inclusive participation, educational programming, and collaborative stewardship that enhance public investment in cultural assets.
- Sustainability assessment: This integrated evaluation examines the complete sustainability profile of heritage institutions across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The assessment analyses resource consumption, energy systems, carbon footprint, community engagement, accessibility, and long-term financial viability while identifying synergies between preservation goals and sustainability objectives. By combining technical building performance analysis with stakeholder assessment and risk management planning, this comprehensive service delivers actionable strategies for reducing environmental impact and strengthening community connections. This assessment balances heritage protection with contemporary environmental and social responsibilities while building institutional resilience.
Can't find exactly what you need? We collaborate closely with other departments across the institute. Check our additional service catalogues for more building or preventive conservation related services.
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Other projects and services
Explore our research projects and discover materials and tools for independent learning. Browse the past and ongoing work of our sustainability unit to see our approach in action.
Need help with the implementation of preventive conservation strategies or you want to understand the environmental control within your heritage institution better? Discover our preventive conservation services.
Can't find exactly what you need? We collaborate closely with other departments across the institute. Check our additional service catalogues for specialised building and monument expertise.
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