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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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Soft Capping in Scotland
This Research Report covers the use of plants on masonry to preserve traditional buildings.
Short Guide: Applied Digital Documentation in the Historic Environment
Short Guide 13
Discover how a broad range of data capture techniques can be applied to the recording, analysis, conservation and visualisation of the historic environment.
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.
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.
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.
TAN 13 - The Archaeology of Scottish Thatch
A guide to applying archaeological techniques to thatch and thatching in Scotland.
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.