Publications

Strategic Environmental Assessment Research 2016/17

This document outlines the findings of research into Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of Local Development Plans in Scotland.

Study of Building Preservation Trusts in Scotland

A study commissioned by Historic Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Architecural Heritage fund to review the Building Preservation Trusts in Scotland.

Sunnybrae Cottage

A research report bringing together findings of several years of building investigation and research on Sunnybrae Cottage.

Technical & Scientific Research Strategy 2014 - 2015

A research strategy building upon research and taking into account ongoing projects and commitments.

Technical Paper 01

Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows

Research from testing the thermal performance of traditional sash and case windows.

Technical Paper 02

In-Situ U-Value Measurements in Traditional Buildings - Preliminary Results

Results of in-situ U-valve measurements of various solid stonewalls in five traditional Scottish buildings.

Technical Paper 03

Energy Modelling Analysis of a Traditionally Built Scottish Tenement Flat

A report on four different energy modelling methodologies in relation to a traditional tenement flat.

Technical Paper 04

Energy Modelling in Traditional Scottish Houses

A paper looking at energy modelling for three typical traditionally built dwellings in Scotland.

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.

Technical Paper 06

Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings

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

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.

Technical Paper 08

Energy modelling of the Garden Bothy, Dumfries House

A paper modelling the thermal upgrades at a Conservation Group pilot site.