Category: 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.

Binding with earth: what we know about earth mortars in Scotland

Monday 5 December 2022


Building with earth mortar is a tradition that's over 5,000 years old. So why do we know so little about this material, and how to use it, today? Traditional Skills and Materials Project Manager, Graham Briggs, is here to help you find out more.

“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.

How to make your older home more energy efficient: our top resources

Monday 11 April 2022


From case studies to blogs, discover some of our top resources where you can find out more about how to improve the energy efficiency in your traditional (pre-1919) home.

How to storm-proof your older building or home

Thursday 30 September 2021


Scotland's changing climate means there will be more severe weather events, like storms, in the future. Find out what this means for older buildings and some of the steps you can take to protect your historic home.

Sustainable Homes: Plastic Free Solutions For Your Building Refurbishment

Thursday 8 July 2021


Make small scale DIY repairs and refurbishing jobs around your house more plastic-free and less reliant on materials using fossil fuels.

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