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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.
![Monitoring Thermal Upgrades to Ten Traditional Properties](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/d1f2cc48-67d8-4b58-bb42-a59400b3f69b/technicalpaper19.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 19
Monitoring Thermal Upgrades to Ten Traditional Properties
A technical paper setting out pre- and post-intervention monitoring work.
![Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/69774687-54cf-49e1-82ef-a59400aa36d5/technicalpaper20.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 20
Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance
A paper presenting results from thermal testing of slim-profile double glazing.
![Data sources for energy performance assessments of historic buildings in the United Kingdom](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/6ecbe831-50a9-4aa1-a62b-a59400ab1020/technicalpaper21.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 21
Data sources for energy performance assessments of historic buildings in the United Kingdom
A paper identifying data sources that can be helpful for assessing the energy performance of historic buildings.
![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.
![Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows.](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/6b32c95b-1ac3-4148-abe2-a59400ad0625/technicalpaper23.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 23
Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows.
A report examining methods for improving the thermal performance of single-glazed sash and case windows.
Technical Paper 24
Historic Environment Scotland Refurbishment Case Studies: Review of Energy Efficiency Projects
This Technical Paper is a review of Historic Environment Scotland’s Refurbishment Case Studies.
![A graphic of a grey book cover with a picture showing microporous nature of lime mortar](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/458724ef-e622-47ad-b056-a89400eafa57/technical-paper-27.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 27
Hot-mixed Lime Mortars: Microstructure and Functional Performance
A paper presenting technical evidence for the use of hot-mixed lime mortars in the conservation of masonry structures.
![A graphic of a grey book cover with the shape of a keystone on the front.](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a5f71951-6672-4a98-82ea-a87801181964/technical-paper-28-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 28
Specifying hot-mixed lime mortars
A report examining the use of hot-mixed lime mortars for the repair, conservation and restoration of traditional masonry structures in the UK and Ireland.