The external finish is the outer layer of the building which protects the building from the weather. This can take many forms and can be structural (load bearing), insulating, providing protection from the elements or purely decorative.
Links to the Inform Guides by Historic Environment Scotland: Technical Guide 27 – Hot-Mixed Lime Mortars Technical Guide 31 – Historic External Lime Finishes
An Cala The project, a modest-sized two-bedroom home, is seen as a key exemplar in terms of demonstrating the potential of combining client-driven design delivered
Best Use of Timber Awards 2019 The awards recognise the innovative and creative use of timber in buildings in Scotland. Part of the annual RIAS
Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival programme issued, with the organisers turning their eyes to the future, COP26, and the sustainability of traditional buildings in a dynamic
As designers, we play a critical role in the material choice used in construction projects. These choices affect more than just the performance of a
8th Annual Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 2020 24 – 28 August 2020, 11:00 and 14:00 daily Free Online via Zoom Edinburgh Traditional Building Forum is
Who is this event for Are you involved in the renovation of existing buildings? This webinar will introduce this Design Guide which is an essential
Foundation design for Climate change mitigation – robust details using no cement When we think of foundations for buildings and look to the building regulations
This is the annual review for the Materials Library, which summarises the work completed throughout 2019 / 2020. This includes CPDs, workshops and education, case
