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![Embodied energy considerations](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/7f6d5682-b598-4fc0-b8e8-a59400b7112c/technicalpaper13.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 13
Embodied energy considerations
A technical paper outlining the importance of life cycle analysis in assessing the sustainability of new buildings and maintaining existing buildings.
![Green Deal, Energy Company Obligation and traditional buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/40433c37-f0f5-41fe-9197-a59400a9952d/technicalpaper17.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 17
Green Deal, Energy Company Obligation and traditional buildings
This paper models comprehensive upgrades for three traditional property types and identifies financial opportunities for financial support through the Green Deal.
![Refurbishment Case Study 8](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/9f211817-0dba-4530-89f7-a71d00b20d8b/refurb-case-study-8-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Refurbishment Case Study 8
Garden Bothy, Cumnock
A case study describing efficiency upgrade works to a two-storey stone building.
![Data sources for energy performance assessments of historic buildings in the United Kingdom](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/6ecbe831-50a9-4aa1-a62b-a59400ab1020/technicalpaper21.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 21
Data sources for energy performance assessments of historic buildings in the United Kingdom
A paper identifying data sources that can be helpful for assessing the energy performance of historic buildings.
Refurbishment Case Study 27
Holm Farm Cottage
This case study looks at works to improve ventilation and insulation in a traditional building to prevent the re-growth of mould.
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.
![Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/b02d65bc-fb44-47e9-8fcf-a59400b32e50/technicalpaper18.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 18
Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings
A study demonstrating the use of building modelling in traditionally constructed dwellings in Scotland.
![Energy modelling of the Garden Bothy, Dumfries House](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/56a1e053-d15c-45ac-910e-a59400e364e7/technicalpaper8.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 08
Energy modelling of the Garden Bothy, Dumfries House
A paper modelling the thermal upgrades at a Conservation Group pilot site.
![Energy Modelling in Traditional Scottish Houses](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a004a6e5-77ec-4329-8bb1-a59400e12231/technicalpaper5.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 05
Energy Modelling of a Mid 19th Century Villa - Baseline performance and improvement options
A summary assessment of a traditional villa's energy performance and internal comfort conditions.