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Thatching Reed: supporting buildings and nature

Thursday 31 August 2023


We caught up with RSPB Tayside Reserves Warden Vicky Turnbull to find out more about the Tay reedbeds and how they support both nature and building conservation.

Fun with traditional buildings: our free children’s activities for the holidays

Thursday 29 June 2023


When the school holidays approach it’s best to be prepared. With our free printables and children’s activities, keep young people...

Energy Efficiency Standards and Traditional Buildings

Wednesday 3 May 2023


Making traditional buildings energy efficient is vital as we journey towards net zero. Senior Technical Officer, Moses Jenkins, busts some common myths around energy efficiency building standards in this blog.

Isabella Twaddle and Scotland’s Women Plumbers

Tuesday 7 March 2023


Women plumbers and women in other trades have historically been under-represented, but not completely invisible. Join Dr Nina Baker as she uncovers the women who carved a place for themselves in a male-dominated industry.

Designing for health: architecture in older buildings

Monday 3 October 2022


Find out how health was historically taken into account in the design of buildings and why it's now more relevant than ever.

“The greenest building is the one that already exists”: How traditional buildings are key to a circular society

Wednesday 20 July 2022


The construction and demolition industry is responsible for huge amounts of waste every year, in the UK accounting for around 60% of material use and waste. Madeleine Clark explores how traditional buildings are part of the solution.

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