Flooding risk and resilience for traditionally constructed solid wall buildings

Author's Biography

James Innerdale is an accredited architect specialising in the repair, conservation and adaptation of historic buildings in Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. He was awarded the SPAB Scholarship in 1996 and subsequently worked as the Society for the Protection of Ancient Building’s Northern Officer. Returning to architectural practice, James continues to be involved with the SPAB, working part-time from 2013 to 2017 as technical officer for the SPAB’s Maintenance Co-operatives Project developing and providing the training resources for volunteers working with places of worship, and continues to deliver the SPAB’s Faith in Maintenance training. Following the flooding in Cumbria in 2015, James has been working with Cumbria Action for Sustainability providing practical advice and training on improving both the flood resilience and thermal efficiency of traditionally constructed properties. In 2017 he worked with Historic England to develop and deliver the ‘Unlocking Historic Buildings’ pilot course as part of its existing HELM and Heritage Practice corporate training programme. James also continues to work with clients on a range of both secular and ecclesiastical buildings.