Join us to hear about climate change and the significant issues impacting Scotland’s historic environment, and energy efficiency principles.

Scotland’s traditional buildings must be carefully assessed and appropriately retrofitted to mitigate the potential damage of climate change to their historic fabric and cultural significance.

Join us as we delve into aspects of climate change policy, explore theoretical and practical solutions that are making a difference, and discuss how we can protect Scotland's assets for the future.

A networking lunch will provide those opting to purchase the full-day learning experience the opportunity to continue discussions and explore the Engine Shed.

In the afternoon, we will explore the practical ways and means of retrofitting Scotland’s traditional buildings effectively and economically with a thorough discussion of the underlying principles governing the need for improved energy efficiency.

Please note that this is a full day event. For those who cannot join us in person, a virtual ticket is available. This will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, and the joining link will be sent to you a week before the event.

Learning outcomes

You will:

Understand the emerging threats to Scotland’s historic built environment stemming from increased rainfall, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels.

Learn about how HES (and Scotland as a whole) aims to combat the immediate effects of climate change at both policy and practical levels..

Identify the most immediate and damaging ways Scotland’s traditional buildings are affected by a changing climate and the best measures to be taken to address this challenge.

Understand the broader aspects of best practice in energy efficiency as it applies to retrofitting Scotland’s traditional buildings.

Recognise how retrofitting traditional buildings to meet current standards should be undertaken in a holistic manner to achieve maximum performance.

Learn how to compare retrofit materials, technologies and procedures to choose appropriate applications in different contexts

Who should attend?

We encourage graduates, heritage professionals and building practitioners from all disciplines interested in developing their knowledge and practice in traditional buildings to consider attending.

We also welcome anyone responsible for a traditional building or with an interest in the broader aspects of building conservation in Scotland.

Additional Information

Historic Scotland Members can claim 10% discount using the promo code HSMember. Please bring your membership card on the day.

Students currently undertaking a college or university course can use the code Student to obtain a free ticket. This is only redeemable when signing up with a valid student email address and upon production of a valid student ID card, if requested.

Group bookings: Tickets must be purchased ‘per individual’. If you would like to book multiple tickets on behalf of your organisation, invoicing can be arranged. Please email technicaleducation@hes.scot for more information.

Certification: this Learning Session can be used towards your continued professional development (CPD). A certificate of attendance will be issued following participation.

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