Tag: traditional materials

What is mortar analysis?

Friday 9 February 2024


Learn about mortar analysis: a skill vital to making conservation decisions that are appropriate, long-lasting and don't damage historic buildings.

“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 the Romans helped build Scotland

Friday 22 May 2020


The materials used in many of Scotland's traditional buildings can be traced back to the Romans. Discover how the Romans helped build Scotland.

Traditional Materials: How We’re Growing Paint

Thursday 4 October 2018


What have a field of flax and a tin of paint got in common? Join Technical Research Manager Roger Curtis to find out how we're growing paint from seed with the Highland Folk Museum.