Publications

Technical Paper 30

Historic Literature Review of Traditional Lime Mortars

This Technical Paper is a review of historic literature relating to lime mortars, focusing on historic texts from 160BC - 1955

Technical Paper 31

Historic External Lime Finishes in Scotland

A paper exploring historic external lime coatings on traditional buildings.

Technical Paper 32

A data driven approach to understanding historic mortars in Scotland

An analysis of the historic lime mortars database held by the Scottish Lime Centre Trust.

Technical Paper 33: Masonry Pointing and Joint Finishing

This paper is a survey and discussion as well as gazetteer of different styles of pointing and joint finishing found in Scotland.

Technical Paper 34

Energy consumption and behaviour profiles for eight traditionally built dwellings

This paper gives an insight into the energy consumption and occupier comfort and behaviour for eight traditionally build dwellings in Edinburgh and surroundings.

Technical Paper 35: Moisture Measurement in the Historic Environment

.This paper gives an overview of different methods for moisture measurement in historic structures.

Technical Paper 36: Architecture and Health in Traditional Buildings

This paper gives an introduction to features of traditional buildings which ensure a health environment for the occupants.

Technical Paper 37: Hygrothermal Properties of Scottish Masonry Materials

This paper outlines the results of research around the hygrothermal properties of Scottish masonry materials for use in modelling software such as WUFI.

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.