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Schools

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...

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Sustainability

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.

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History

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.

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Architecture

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.

Sustainability

“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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Materials

Tour the quarries and fields that built Scotland, and could help us reach a low carbon future

Tuesday 2 November 2021

Join us on a virtual tour to find out more about Scotland's historic building materials, where they come from, what they have been used for, and ways they can help us build a sustainable future.

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The Engine Shed is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and National Open College Network (NOCN). The Engine Shed was supported by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to share knowledge of traditional building materials, develop skills and raise standards in conservation for traditional buildings.

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