Publications
Building conservation publications from the Engine Shed, ranging from detailed technical papers to advice for conservation beginners.
Refine results
Keyword search
audience
publication type
language
Short Guide 15: Air Source Heat Pumps in Traditional Buildings
A guide on considerations around installing air source heat pumps in traditional buildings, the policy background and best practice case studies.
Refurbishment Case Study 21
Blair Castle, Perthshire
A case study describing the re-instatement of an early micro-hydroelectric plant.
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 09
Slim profile double glazing
Findings on how slim-profile double glazing compares to secondary glazing fitted to single-glazed windows.
Green Recovery Statement for The Historic Environment
Using Scotland’s Past to Support Our Future
Our historic environment can make a vital contribution to Scotland’s green recovery from the pandemic and its transition to net zero and a climate resilient society. Find out how in this Statement.
Technical Paper 14
Keeping warm in a cooler house
A paper exploring achieving comfort in an older house using background low-temperature heating.
Technical Paper 20
Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance
A paper presenting results from thermal testing of slim-profile double glazing.