MSc Timber Building Conservation

Comments about MSc Timber Building Conservation - At the institution - Poole - Dorset

• Objectives
  Virtually every pre-modern building involved the use of timber or joinery in its structure, so historic building conservation cannot be attempted without specialist knowledge of timber materials. This course is delivered in partnership with the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, in West Sussex, a provider of specialist education in building conservation and historic building techniques. The partnership combines the expertise and resources of both institutions. The Museum’s beautiful downland site encompasses forty reconstructed historic buildings representing an unrivalled teaching resource in this specialised area. This resource is backed up by extensive scientific collections and libraries at the University and the Museum.
• Entry requirements
  Students are likely to, but not necessarily, have a relevant first degree and be working in, or have experience of, building conservation. Past students have come as conservation repair specialists and building contractors as well as from planning departments and conservation organisations.
• Academic title
  MSc Timber Building Conservation
• Course description
  Programme Content
  
  Each extended weekend covers one taught unit – all the units are based at the Museum:
  Development of Timber Structures
  Timber Science
  Development of Timber Buildings
  Timber-Framing Systems
  Workshop Practice: Health and Safety
                     Associated Materials
  Repairs Using Timber
  
  Strengthening Timber Frames : Repairs using steel
  Consolidation and Surface Finishes
  Research Project

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