Heritage Science at the Engine Shed
An introduction to the applied use of material science in heritage conservation in Scotland.
Full event search:
Autocomplete search:
Search Results
25 results were found
Page 1 of 3 (showing 12)
venue
audience
- Professional - 4 (25)
- Enthusiast - 3 (24)
event_type
- Lecture - 20 (15)
- Learning session - 45 (5)
- Talks and Seminars - 8 (2)
- Continued Professional Development - 16 (1)
- Film screening - 17 (1)
- Free Weekend/Open Days - 6 (1)
category
- Architecture - 24 (20)
- Technical Conservation - 5 (19)
- Materials - 3 (17)
- Building Management - 4 (17)
- Sustainability - 9 (2)
- Conservation - 10 (1)
- Structures & Components - 2 (1)
- Archives - 40 (1)
- Research - 8 (1)
technical_level
- Quite technical - 2 (18)
- Most technical - 3 (4)
- Least technical - 1 (3)
Traditional Building Maintenance with optional Stirling maintenance walk
We will explore how to reduce decay and damage in buildings with regular maintenance.
Heritage Planning
We will provide an overview of the legislative framework governing how Scotland’s historic environment is managed and protected.
Launch of Fire Safety Management Short Guide – CPD Training for Dutyholders and Designers
A session for professionals and dutyholders around Fire Safety legislation, compliance and mitigation of adverse impact of fire safety measures in traditional properties.
Historic Bricks and Tiles
An introduction to the conservation of fired clay products in Scotland’s historic built environment, with a focus on historic brickwork and tiling.
Stone in Scotland: Past, Present and Future
An introduction to stone, Scotland’s preeminent building material. We will share information on developments for its conservation and future use.
Lime Mortar: Principles and Practices
An introduction to the practical and scientific use of traditional lime for building purposes in Scotland.
Scottish Roofing: Materials and Practices
An introduction to traditional roofing materials and techniques in Scotland, with guidance on current best practice and an update on recent HES slate quarry initiatives.
Conserving Timberwork and Timber Windows
A day focusing on the use and the repair of timberwork in Scotland’s buildings, with a special focus on traditional sash and case windows.
Vernacular Building Materials in Scotland
Discover a range of vernacular building materials used in Scotland and recent projects undertaken to understand their construction.
Researching Scotland’s Buildings
An introduction to research sources and methods for architectural and construction history in Scotland.
Documenting Scotland’s Historic Environment
An introduction to a range of traditional and innovative methods for recording Scotland’s historic built environment.