Discover and contribute to our specialist wiki microsites
Designing Buildings includes 5 microsites, these are mini wikis that focus on specialist subjects. They have been created with our partners to provide easy access to curated knowledge about particular aspects of the built environment. Follow the links below to find out more.
Conservation Wiki is the microsite of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), the professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment experts. With services and practice standards focussed on professionalism and continuing professional development (CPD) the IHBC provides resources for members as well as the wider public.
BIM Wiki is a partnership with Cohesive, and distributes knowledge and spread awareness to BIM newcomers as well as more experienced users. On these pages you will find all you need to know about BIM, including content written and edited by industry experts.
People Wiki is a hub for equity, diversity and inclusion, in partnership with Building People, bringing together fragmented industry resources with a focus on skills and careers and social value.
AONB Wiki is a partnership with Surrey Hills AONB, a centralised library of guidance and best practice created not only by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Board but also by users and other key stakeholders. There are 34 Areas AONB's in England, covering 15% of the land area, and a further 4 in Wales and 8 in Northern Ireland.
Circular Economy Wiki is a centralised platform containing guidance, definitions and examples for implementing circular economy practices in construction. Key focus areas include data collection, analysis and sharing of resources, reuse and recycling of building materials, transformation and refurbishment, design for disassembly, flexible and circular construction in policy.
IHBC NewsBlog
IHBC Context 183 Wellbeing and Heritage published
The issue explores issues at the intersection of heritage and wellbeing.
SAVE celebrates 50 years of campaigning 1975-2025
SAVE Britain’s Heritage has announced events across the country to celebrate bringing new life to remarkable buildings.
IHBC Annual School 2025 - Shrewsbury 12-14 June
Themed Heritage in Context – Value: Plan: Change, join in-person or online.
200th Anniversary Celebration of the Modern Railway Planned
The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825.
Competence Framework Launched for Sustainability in the Built Environment
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Edge have jointly published the framework.
Historic England Launches Wellbeing Strategy for Heritage
Whether through visiting, volunteering, learning or creative practice, engaging with heritage can strengthen confidence, resilience, hope and social connections.
National Trust for Canada’s Review of 2024
Great Saves & Worst Losses Highlighted
IHBC's SelfStarter Website Undergoes Refresh
New updates and resources for emerging conservation professionals.
‘Behind the Scenes’ podcast on St. Pauls Cathedral Published
Experience the inside track on one of the world’s best known places of worship and visitor attractions.
National Audit Office (NAO) says Government building maintenance backlog is at least £49 billion
The public spending watchdog will need to consider the best way to manage its assets to bring property condition to a satisfactory level.