The 16% of national carbon emissions due to the use of gas and oil for heating and hot water. The UK also has some of the oldest and leakiest housing stock in…
In a recent episode of the Zero Ambitions Podcast, Gillian Campbell, joined the hosts to discuss her recent work with the EHA on retrofit policy and what’s needed to make it work. Retrofit entails making changes to an existing building with new materials, technology, or features that may not have necessarily been available previously.
The Scottish Government consulted the public in 2025 on its revised plans for the introduction of minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for the private rental sector (PRS). Legislation is already…
Awaab's Law is coming to Scotland. Landlords, find out how you can tackle damp and mould in your rented tenement property now. Awaab’s Law In 2020, two-year-old Awaab Ishak died…
The first short talk of the day was delivered by architect Ingvar Maxwell, who explored the history of stone in Scottish buildings from the prehistoric age until the 20th century. He explained how…
Mortgage lenders now require that those buying flats with cladding to provide…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or…
Insulation, draught-proofing and improved glazing can save money, improve comfort and reduce…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
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