Urbis Perth Heritage team expands their offering with new appointment

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The positive effects of conserving built, cultural and natural heritage are well documented and there is opportunity for us to look at how they can be managed holistically either within the local and state planning frameworks or for specific historic urban and cultural landscapes’.

Marc Beattie View Profile

Marc is prepared to address some important challenges in his role at Urbis. With the most important being climate change as it continues to impact on heritage places due to environmental changes such as coastal erosion, bushfire and increased rainfall. All which can have catastrophic effects if not appropriately understood and managed.

Equally there is a responsibility for heritage buildings to play a role in sustainable energy production for the long-term viability of these assets.

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Marc has previously been a board member of Heritage Perth and the City of Perth Cultural Advisory Panel, and more recently has become an affiliate member of the Australian Institute of Architects and sits as a specialist member of the City of Vincent Design Review Panel.

Jonathan Bryant View Profile

Director, Jonathan Bryant says “We are so excited to have Marc on board to expand our unique offering. He brings a wealth of knowledge, being on the board of Heritage Skills Association (WA) and ICOMOS Australia Fabric Committee where he shares those experiences with other Australian experts in the field.”