Vernacular Building Materials in Scotland
Discover a range of vernacular building materials used in Scotland and recent projects undertaken to understand their construction.
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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.
Introduction to Building Conservation
Through a series of lectures and site visits over five days, explore the conservation of the Scottish built environment and traditional building skills.
Level 3 Award, Energy Efficiency in Older and Traditional Buildings
Work towards a qualification in energy efficiency with our building conservation experts.
Heritage Planning
An overview of the legislative framework governing how Scotland’s historic environment is managed and protected.
Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings
Join us to explore climate change and the major issues affecting Scotland’s historic environment. We'll also cover key principles for improving the energy efficiency of traditional Scottish buildings, with insights into current practical techniques.
Heritage Science at the Engine Shed
An introduction to the applied use of material science in heritage conservation in Scotland.
Traditional Building Maintenance
We will explore how to reduce decay and damage in buildings with regular maintenance.
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
Stone: Scotland’s preeminent building material. We will share information on developments for its conservation and future use.