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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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![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.
![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.
![Embodied Carbon in Natural Building Stone in Scotland](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/de54e17a-193b-4f7d-8d63-a59400e2b74b/technicalpaper7.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 07
Embodied Carbon in Natural Building Stone in Scotland
A paper looking at the embodied energy aspects associated with the procurement of building stone.
![Research Report: The dendrochronology and art history of sample of 16th and 17th century painted ceilings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c0c0bc35-ccc9-42a5-b0bc-a73600c8539b/Dendro%20report%20March%202017.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Painted ceilings from 16th and 17th century properties
A technical paper commissioned in collaboration with AOC Archaeology providing information on a collection of painted ceilings from 16th and 17th century properties.