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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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TAN 05 - The Hebridean Blackhouse
A case study of the blackhouse at 42 Arnol, Lewis.
TAN 30 - Scottish Turf Construction
Details of turf construction in Scotland, with case studies and discussion of maintenance and conservation.
Cottier's in Context
The case study explores the life, work and influence of the Scottish-born designer Daniel Cottier and his contemporary William Leiper.
Impact of the Braer Oil Spill on Historic Scotland Monuments in Shetland
A study of the effects of the Braer oil spill on stone structures in Shetland.
Technical Paper 06
Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings
A scoping study on indoor air quality and efficiency in traditional buildings.
Conservation of Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals
This Case Study gives an account of the conservation of the mural paintings by Phoebe Anna Traquair in the former Catholic Apostolic Church in Mansfield Place, Edinburgh.
Technical Paper 15
Assessing risks in insulation retrofits using hygrothermal software tools: Heat and moisture transport in internally insulated stone walls
An introduction to the basics of hygrothermal building physics.
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.
Guide to Energy Retrofit of Traditional Buildings
This guide looks into the thermal retrofit of traditional buildings to improve their energy efficiency, through a range of fabric improvements measures to different elements of a structure.