Publications

Short Guide: Climate Change Adaptation for Traditional Buildings

Short Guide 11

The key aspects of the exterior of a traditional building and considers how these can be improved or adapted to increase a building’s resilience to extreme weather events caused by climate change.

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.

Inform Guide: Flood Damage to Traditional Buildings

INFORM guide on how to protect traditional buildings from flood damage, and how to mitigate the effects if flooding occurs.

Inform Guide: Damp Gables

This INFORM guide outlines the symptoms, likely causes, and repair options of damp gables.

Technical Paper 38

Digital documentation, computer vision and machine learning for masonry surveying and maintenance

A paper exploring innovative 3D surveying techniques and data processing solutions for the monitoring and maintenance of masonry walls, with the aim of introducing techniques which can improve efficiencies in inspection and maintenance approaches.

Refurbishment Case Study 22

Downie’s Cottage, Braemar

This Refurbishment Case Study describes works to a small vernacular building in a rural location close to the town of Braemar.

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.