Publications

Building conservation publications from the Engine Shed, ranging from detailed technical papers to advice for conservation beginners.

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Technical Paper 12

Indoor Environmental Quality in Refurbishment

An overview of health issues related to building refurbishment.

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.

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 15

Assessing risks in insulation retrofits using hygrothermal software tools: Heat and moisture transport in internally insulated stone walls

An introduction to the basics of hygrothermal building physics.

Technical Paper 16

Green Deal financial modelling of a traditional cottage and tenement flat

This technical paper presents the findings of financial modelling exercises taken on a detached cottage and an urban tenement flat.

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.