Publications

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

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Scotland's Shops

A publication on the design of shops in Scotland, including a gazetteer of retail buildings.

Scotland's Traditional Building Materials

A consideration of current provision, challenges and opportunities

Our report into Scotland's traditional building materials details the status of commonly used traditional building materials in Scotland.

Scottish Iron Structures

Guide for Practitioners 5

An overview of the production and use of Scottish cast iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation.

Scottish Roofing Slate

A report on the geological properties of slate and its usability for roofing.

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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.

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.