Energy retrofit interventions in historic buildings: Exploring guidance and attitudes of conservation professionals to slim double glazing in the UK.

In the UK, 20% of houses were built before 1919 and are protected from energy efficiency requirements that would unacceptably alter their character. To meet carbon emission reduction targets, however, it is necessary to keep the number of buildings exempt …

Year: 2017 Authors: Ginks, Natasha / Painter, Birgit Source: Energy and Buildings, 149. ISSN 0378-7788 Type: Topic: , , , , , Region: Language:

Thermal assessment of internal shutters and window film applied to traditional single glazed sash and case windows

Historic Scotland commissioned this technical paper to assess the effectiveness of two inexpensive and minimally invasive methods for improving the thermal performance of single glazed windows. This report describes the work conducted by the Scottish Energy Centre (SEC) at Edinburgh …

Year: 2014 Authors: Bros Williamson, Julio / Currie, John / Stinson, Jon / Jonnard, Marie Source: Historic Scotland Technical Paper Type: Topic: , , , , , Region: Language: