Oxford Resilient Buildings and Landscapes Lab (OxRBL)

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The Oxford Resilient Buildings and Landscapes Lab (OxRBL) is a research lab in the School of Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford, working at the intersection of biogeomorphology and heritage conservation. It grew out of the earlier Oxford Rock Breakdown Laboratory, whose core work on the weathering and deterioration of rock and natural stone the lab still builds on, and has broadened into wider questions of building and landscape resilience. OxRBL carries out research and outreach across four themes: linking culture, climate change and heritage conservation; developing scientific methods for diagnosing and monitoring change in natural and built heritage; developing innovative conservation techniques for complex heritage sites and challenging materials; and linking the conservation of biodiversity with heritage conservation. It works through a collaborative partnership with the Getty Conservation Institute (the Built Heritage Research Initiative) and a partnership with the Dunhuang Research Academy in north-west China, alongside UK and international heritage bodies and research partners.

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University of Oxford
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National Trust

The National Trust looks after places for everyone, for ever, but the world around us is constantly changing. Research helps the National Trust to understand these changes, learn more about the places… read more about National Trust

Swindon

Historic England

Historic England is the public body that works with people and organisations across England to discover, protect, and bring new life to the shared historic environment. It provides advice, knowledge,… read more about Historic England

Swindon

English Heritage

English Heritage (The English Heritage Trust) is a registered charity and AHRC-recognised Independent Research Organisation that cares for over 400 historic sites, monuments, and collections across En… read more about English Heritage

Swindon

Additional Partnerships

Getty Conservation Institute (Built Heritage Research Initiative); Dunhuang Research Academy