Copyright and licenses
Creative Commons Licensing
The authors have made their work available under a Creative Commons License reference CC BY-NC-SA.4.0. You can see more about Creative Commons following these links:
The license we use says that users are free to:
- Share – copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt – remix, transform, and build upon the material
The licensors cannot revoke these freedoms as long as users follow the license terms which are:
- Attribution – users must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. Users may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses the user or their use.
- NonCommercial – users may not use the material for commercial purposes.
- Share Alike – if users remix, transform, or build upon the material, they must distribute the contributions under the same license as the original.
- No additional restrictions – users may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Why do we make some restrictions?
The use of this licence has clear benefits:
- it encourages use of the materials created as they are or as adapted, improved or customised
- all reuse will lead back to the Under One Roof, where secondary users can check that the information they have is up-to-date
- the main restriction is on commercial usage, leaving this as a potential source of income to maintain the site should it be required
If you are a commercial user, or think you might possibly be a commercial user, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can help you make materials available.
Response to Cladding Bill Consultation
The Scottish Government has published a consultation to their proposed Cladding Bill, which seeks to address a number of issues related owners manging the issue of cladding in certain buildings in Scotland.
For sale: the Tenement Handbook
Did you know that Under One Roof originated from The Tenement Handbook: A Practical Guide to Living in a Tenement? The book was published in 1993, written by our founders John Gilbert and Annie Flint, and provided everything someone living in a tenement flat would need to know about their building. This book became the Under One Roof website.
Tenement Town: Edinburgh’s Victorian history hidden in its doorways
Diarmid Mogg is the founder and curator of the project Tenement Town, a website where he posts photographs of old tenement doorways in Edinburgh and the stories of the people who once lived there.
What is the best way to go about installing solar panels on my tenement building?
Installing solar panels is one way to reduce your energy bills and the carbon footprint of your property. However, for tenement flat owners, there are a number of things to consider and certain steps that need to be taken before installing solar panels on the roof of your building.
The Repairing Standard and upcoming changes
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced a series of updates to the existing Repairing Standard that will be enforceable from 1st March 2024. The Repairing Standard covers the legal and contractual obligations of private landlords to ensure their property or properties meet the minimum physical standard of repair.
Top tips for winter-proofing your tenement building
During autumn and winter, tenement buildings and flats often face more common maintenance issues. Keep reading to find out what to look out for to protect your property and maintain its value this winter.
What is retrofit?
Retrofit refers to the strategic improvement of existing buildings, so that they are better able to meet modern energy efficiency standards. It can involve installing a new low to zero-emissions heating system in a building or simply adding double glazing, with the common aim of decreasing energy consumption and reducing carbon emission outputs from homes.
Response to Cladding Bill Consultation
The Scottish Government has published a consultation to their proposed Cladding Bill, which seeks to address a number of issues related owners manging the issue of cladding in certain buildings in Scotland.
For sale: the Tenement Handbook
Did you know that Under One Roof originated from The Tenement Handbook: A Practical Guide to Living in a Tenement? The book was published in 1993, written by our founders John Gilbert and Annie Flint, and provided everything someone living in a tenement flat would need to know about their building. This book became the Under One Roof website.