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This policy paper sets a simple framework for archaeological work managed by Historic Scotland....

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This paper presents the results of in-situ U-value measurements of mostly walls, some roofs and one floor. The building elements measured varied with regard to the building materials and techniques used to construct them, finishes, insulation retrofits etc. The measurement results were also compared to the modelling results of software programs....

In the research report, the introduction outlines current dilemmas in the effective conservation of Scottish Renaissance Interiors surfaces, and sets the scene for the research work that was carried out under the auspices of the Internship. It specifically looks at the areas of most concern for the practising conservator … what appropriate facings should be used for the transport, emergency treatment and during the actual conservation work itself....

This report summarises results of in situ U-value measurements of various solid stonewalls in five traditional Scottish buildings. It assesses the actual thermal performance of the traditional building envelope in order to provide guidance for energy performance assessment. The report also includes results from the testing of a solid ground floor concrete slab with and without retrofitted insulation....

Four different energy modelling methodologies were tested in relation to a traditionally built tenement flat....

This paper presents the results of the energy modelling of three houses which were considered typical for the traditionally built housing stock in Scotland. The report lists and prioritises some of the improvement measures available to achieve energy and carbon savings in such buildings....

This paper summarises the assessment of a traditional, two-storey sandstone villa in rural Scotland in terms of its energy performance and internal comfort conditions. Dynamic thermal modelling was used rather than steady state calculation methods in an attempt to record results from an alternative software testing technique. The dynamic thermal modelling enables factors such as thermal mass and retrofitted draught proofing to be taken into account which are generally neglected in steady state simulations....

This paper is a scoping study comprising a brief overview of indoor air quality and energy efficiency issues in traditional buildings. It has involved a desk study of existing publications, web based information and ongoing research. This paper also presents case study examples of buildings … traditional and new build - demonstrating some of the issues discussed in this study....

This paper looks at the embodied energy aspects associated with the procurement of building stone … how much carbon is used in extracting, processing and delivering stone from various sources. The benefits of a local sourcing of stone are discussed and options for further study....