Tenements Today Tenements Tomorrow

(Poster by Mitch Miller)
18 September, 2019, 9.30 a.m.– 4.30 p.m.
The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, G1 3NU
A national conference hosted by the Scottish Civic Trust, Built Environment Forum Scotland and Under One Roof
Most urban Scots live in flats, and we’re all aware that these buildings can pose real challenges to residents when it comes to maintenance, energy efficiency, repairs and relations with neighbours and owners. The Scottish Civic Trust, in collaboration with Built Environment Forum Scotland and Under One Roof are hosting this national conference to discuss issues relating to tenements. Over the course of the day, we’ll be talking about sinking funds, owners’ associations and social investment, as well as looking at international best practice.Speakers including Kevin Stewart MSP, Annie Flint (Under One Roof), Niall Murphy (Glasgow City Heritage Trust), Graham Simpson MSP, John McKinney (Scottish Traditional Building Forum), Graham Boyack (Scottish Mediation Service), and Soraya Din (Pollokshields Owners Network), Mitch Miller and Euan Leitch (Built Environment Forum Scotland).50 free places are available for those representing Tenement Associations. Simply select Tenement Association Representative to reserve your free place and we’ll be in touch to confirm your details.Tenement TalksThese are urgent problems that we’ll be talking about in a series of free nationwide talks led by architects from the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). These will be taking place across Scotland as part of Doors Open Days in September. If you have a burning issue relating to looking after your tenement, you can find out where the nearest talk is by visiting our website at doorsopendays.org.uk. The full list of talks will be announced in August.
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