Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings

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Event Description

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Join us to explore the practical ways and means of retrofitting Scotland’s traditional buildings effectively and economically. This session is taking place at the Holyrood Park Education Centre in Edinburgh and will include a thorough discussion of the underlying principles governing the need for improved energy efficiency.

A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions.

Our full-day experience includes a tour of Holyrood Lodge, a small Victorian building recently retrofitted by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). You will be able to explore the lodge with a HES Senior Officer and discuss the range of best-practice energy efficiency techniques used in this building.

Learning outcomes

You will:

understand the broader aspects of best practice in energy efficiency as it applies to retrofitting Scotland’s traditional buildings
recognise how retrofitting traditional buildings to meet current standards should be undertaken in a holistic manner to achieve maximum performance
learn how to compare retrofit materials, technologies and procedures to choose appropriate applications in different contexts

Speakers

Dr Moses Jenkins, Sector Skills Manager at Historic Environment Scotland
Lila Angelaka, Senior Technical Officer at Historic Environment Scotland

Holyrood Park Education Centre

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Accessibility / Parking

• Attendees travelling by car should park at the Broad Pavement Car Park beside Holyrood Palace. This car park is ordinarily pay and display and we are unable to reserve specific spaces, however, free parking is available on the basis that vehicle registrations are sent to rangers@hes.scot in advance.

• Disabled / wheelchair users may park at the car park directly outside the Holyrood Park Education Centre but must display a valid Blue Badge, and vehicle registrations should be sent to rangers@hes.scot in advance. The Holyrood Park Education Centre itself is fully wheelchair accessible.

Thank you

The Engine Shed is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and National Open College Network (NOCN). The Engine Shed was supported by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to share knowledge of traditional building materials, develop skills and raise standards in conservation for traditional buildings.