Publications

Building conservation publications from the Engine Shed, ranging from detailed technical papers to advice for conservation beginners.

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Technical Paper 01

Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows

Research from testing the thermal performance of traditional sash and case windows.

Technical Paper 02

In-Situ U-Value Measurements in Traditional Buildings - Preliminary Results

Results of in-situ U-valve measurements of various solid stonewalls in five traditional Scottish buildings.

Technical Paper 06

Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings

A scoping study on indoor air quality and efficiency in traditional buildings.

A cover page featuring photographs of historic stone buildings

Technical Paper 34

Energy consumption and behaviour profiles for eight traditionally built dwellings

This paper gives an insight into the energy consumption and occupier comfort and behaviour for eight traditionally build dwellings in Edinburgh and surroundings.

A cover page featuring a stone wall with some stones coloured in by a computer

Technical Paper 38

Digital documentation, computer vision and machine learning for masonry surveying and maintenance

A paper exploring innovative 3D surveying techniques and data processing solutions for the monitoring and maintenance of masonry walls, with the aim of introducing techniques which can improve efficiencies in inspection and maintenance approaches.

Paper cover featuring a photo of a building coated in lime

Technical Paper 29

A Review of Hot-Mixed External Lime Coatings in Scotland 1997-2016

A review of traditional buildings/structures in Scotland where hot-mixed lime mortars have been used for the repair or re-instatement of their external coatings since 1997.