Publications

Refurbishment Case Study 35

Lauriston Terrace, Edinburgh

This Refurbishment Case Study describes insulation work to five flats in a 19th century traditional domestic tenement completed by Lister Housing Co-operative.

Green Recovery Case Studies

A series of case studies that demonstrate how 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.

Repair and Conservation of the Doulton Fountain

Case Study 2

A case study on the repair and conservation of the Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green.

Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows

"Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows" provides advice on inspecting windows to assess repair requirements accurately and describes appropriate repair techniques.

Short Guide: Sash and Case Windows

A short guide for homeowners

Information regarding the maintenance and repair of sash and case windows.

Inform Guide: Maintaining Sash and Case Windows

This INFORM guide provides a basic introduction to the maintenance and repair of traditional sash and case windows.

Technical Paper 12

Indoor Environmental Quality in Refurbishment

An overview of health issues related to building refurbishment.

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.

Causewayend School, Aberdeen

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

This case study illustrated how the use of a planning brief helped to secure the future of a former school building.

Technical Paper 06

Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings

A scoping study on indoor air quality and efficiency in traditional buildings.