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Building conservation publications from the Engine Shed, ranging from detailed technical papers to advice for conservation beginners.
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![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.
![Rubber Flooring](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/47c5c695-c1d8-4d6e-980b-b0ee0110b72d/Rubber%20flooring%20cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Rubber Flooring
Issued by the Rubber Grower’s Association Inc.
This historic publication promotes the benefits and use of rubber flooring in several contexts.
![Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/5eb3a246-5e06-41be-8c8f-a59400be931b/technicalpaper1.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 01
Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows
Research from testing the thermal performance of traditional sash and case windows.
Training in Construction Crafts
Erasmus+ Project Report
A comparative study of trades training in Norway, Poland, and Scotland.
![Scotstarvit Tower Cottage](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a27d43d1-fcf6-4b1a-904d-a59400bbfc2a/technicalpaper22.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 22
Scotstarvit Tower Cottage
A report on the performance of a new heating system installed at Scotstarvit Tower Cottage.
Technical Paper 31
Historic External Lime Finishes in Scotland
A paper exploring historic external lime coatings on traditional buildings.
![A cover of a document with an illustratrion of a scanner in front of a castle](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/7844c1c2-13f7-4361-a6e9-a8a8009dab3d/hes-digital-documentation-short-guide-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Short Guide: Applied Digital Documentation in the Historic Environment
Short Guide 13
Discover how a broad range of data capture techniques can be applied to the recording, analysis, conservation and visualisation of the historic environment.
![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.
![Front cover of Green Recovery Statement](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c8e2c3c8-b174-43a6-877a-ae820137b242/green-recovery-statement.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.