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![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.
![U-values and traditional buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/f603c26d-1733-44fb-95b0-a59400bcdc91/technicalpaper10.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 10
U-values and traditional buildings
Results of U-valve measurements of mostly walls, some roofs and one floor.
![Energy Modelling in Traditional Scottish Houses](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a004a6e5-77ec-4329-8bb1-a59400e12231/technicalpaper5.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 05
Energy Modelling of a Mid 19th Century Villa - Baseline performance and improvement options
A summary assessment of a traditional villa's energy performance and internal comfort conditions.
![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.
![Energy modelling of the Garden Bothy, Dumfries House](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/56a1e053-d15c-45ac-910e-a59400e364e7/technicalpaper8.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 08
Energy modelling of the Garden Bothy, Dumfries House
A paper modelling the thermal upgrades at a Conservation Group pilot site.
![Green Deal, Energy Company Obligation and traditional buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/40433c37-f0f5-41fe-9197-a59400a9952d/technicalpaper17.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![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.
![Indoor Environmental Quality in Refurbishment](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/261be169-52a9-4f83-b47e-a59400b55838/technicalpaper12.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 12
Indoor Environmental Quality in Refurbishment
An overview of health issues related to building refurbishment.
![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.