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Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation
The "Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation" report constitutes the findings of extensive archival research and offers an introduction to the development of lime production at Charlestown.
Concrete: its use in buildings
The history and application of concrete in building construction. Includes chapters on the raw materials of concrete, its production, required machinery, and structural uses.
Consequences of Past Stonecleaning
Intervention on Future Policy and Resources
"Consequences of Past Stonecleaning - Intervention on Future Policy and Resources" is a research report assessing the effects different cleaning regimes had on natural stone.
Conservation of Historic Graveyards
"Conservation of Historic Graveyards" outlines proceedings taken from the seminar in November 2001 run jointly with Historic Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
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.
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.
Decorative Metalwork
"Decorative Metalwork" is a volume displaying photos and drawings of the Gardner company's work in traditional and modern settings. The document is available to view online.
Development of Sash and Case Windows
"Development of Sash and Case Windows" is a detailed account of the historical evolution of the sash and case window, detailing the gradual technical and aesthetic refinements.
Dry Rot in Timber
"Dry Rot in Timber" is a pamphlet produced from a paper read before the London Architectural Association on dry rot. The document includes a range of helpful illustrations.