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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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![Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/69774687-54cf-49e1-82ef-a59400aa36d5/technicalpaper20.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 20
Slim-profile double-glazing in listed buildings: Re-measuring the thermal performance
A paper presenting results from thermal testing of slim-profile double glazing.
![Scottish Renaissance Interiors](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/129ee825-9ec9-4df5-90c6-a59400bda6c7/technicalpaper11.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 11
Scottish Renaissance Interiors
A report outlining dilemmas in the effective conservation of Scottish Renaissance interiors.
![A graphic of a grey book cover with a picture showing microporous nature of lime mortar](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/458724ef-e622-47ad-b056-a89400eafa57/technical-paper-27.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 27
Hot-mixed Lime Mortars: Microstructure and Functional Performance
A paper presenting technical evidence for the use of hot-mixed lime mortars in the conservation of masonry structures.
![A graphic of a grey book cover with the shape of a keystone on the front.](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a5f71951-6672-4a98-82ea-a87801181964/technical-paper-28-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 28
Specifying hot-mixed lime mortars
A report examining the use of hot-mixed lime mortars for the repair, conservation and restoration of traditional masonry structures in the UK and Ireland.
![Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows.](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/6b32c95b-1ac3-4148-abe2-a59400ad0625/technicalpaper23.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/b02d65bc-fb44-47e9-8fcf-a59400b32e50/technicalpaper18.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 18
Evaluating Energy Modelling in Traditionally Constructed Dwellings
A study demonstrating the use of building modelling in traditionally constructed dwellings in Scotland.
![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.