Glazing in Heritage Buildings: Balancing Performance, Conservation and Compliance
Date:
7th October 2026
Time:
11am-12pm
Speakers:
Steve Dixon, Technical Sales Director
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The specification of glazing in heritage and historic buildings requires architects to balance conservation principles with modern performance expectations. This CPD explores the glazing options available for traditional and heritage properties, including single glazing, double glazing, triple glazing and vacuum glazing, examining their suitability in different project contexts.
Attendees will gain an understanding of how glazing selection can influence thermal efficiency, acoustic performance, condensation risk, visual appearance and occupant comfort, while also considering planning and conservation requirements.
Through practical examples and case studies, the session provides a framework for making informed specification decisions that respect historic character while supporting improved building performance.
In this session, we will cover:
The characteristics, benefits and limitations of different glazing options used in heritage buildings.
The impact of glazing selection on thermal, acoustic and visual performance.
The opportunities and constraints associated with conservation and planning requirements.
Best practice principles to specify glazing solutions that balance heritage significance and building performance.
Topics we will cover:
- Performance Drivers
- Heritage
- Conservation & Planning Considerations
- Glazing
- Specification
- Sustainability
What will you learn?
- Understand the characteristics, benefits and limitations of different glazing options used in heritage buildings.
- Assess the impact of glazing selection on thermal, acoustic and visual performance.
- Recognise the opportunities and constraints associated with conservation and planning requirements.
- Apply best-practice principles to specify glazing solutions that balance heritage significance and building performance.
