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![Front cover of Monuments in Monuments 2019 conference proceedings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c73fd580-753d-4e42-94e1-aabc00ab5d17/mim-2019-conference-proceedings-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Monuments in Monuments 2019 – Conference Proceedings
Academic publication with the full papers that were presented at the Monuments in Monuments Conference in September 2019
![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.
![Research Report: Soft capping in Scotland: the content and potential of using plants to protect masonry](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/dd6d4bed-47cc-4fba-8c09-a5af00960d80/Research%20Report%20Soft%20capping%20in%20Scotland%20the%20content%20and%20potential%20of%20using%20plants%20to%20protect%20masonry%20-%20Vol%201.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Soft Capping in Scotland
This Research Report covers the use of plants on masonry to preserve traditional buildings.
![Front cover of Green Recovery Statement](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c8e2c3c8-b174-43a6-877a-ae820137b242/green-recovery-statement.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![TAN 13 - The Archaeology of Scottish Thatch](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/5575687d-48c9-4e2d-a445-a5c200f85523/TAN%2013%20-%20The%20Archaeology%20of%20Scottish%20Thatch.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
TAN 13 - The Archaeology of Scottish Thatch
A guide to applying archaeological techniques to thatch and thatching in Scotland.
![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.
![Research Report: The dendrochronology and art history of sample of 16th and 17th century painted ceilings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c0c0bc35-ccc9-42a5-b0bc-a73600c8539b/Dendro%20report%20March%202017.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Painted ceilings from 16th and 17th century properties
A technical paper commissioned in collaboration with AOC Archaeology providing information on a collection of painted ceilings from 16th and 17th century properties.