STBA Aims and Objectives
STBA Aims and Objectives
The aim of the STBA is to deliver a sustainable traditional built environment in the UK
The balance between a building’s Context (its history, setting and future), its potential for Change (in a dynamic world), and its demands for Continuity (ongoing maintenance), is challenging. The unique structure of the STBA with its Board representing Industry, Heritage and Sustainability enables us to deliver a truly Whole Building Approach to the future of traditional buildings in the UK.
Aims and Objectives
The overarching aim of the STBA, is to support good practice in the retrofit of traditional buildings, taking a broad view of the definition of retrofit.
Our objectives are:
- Develop and refine good practice.
- Increase uptake of good practice amongst clients and practitioners.
- Engaging with and influencing policy and standards.
The STBA will prioritise outreach amongst industry practitioners, organisations, and owner/occupiers, seeking to increase membership and develop robust workshops and other information-sharing events. It will continue to pursue related opportunities through the following mechanisms to further the above aims and objectives
- Guidance / Toolkits
- Research
- Knowledge Sharing
- Training / Education
- Advocacy
