Mejora del rendimiento térmico de los edificios históricos "difíciles de tratar" en el centro de Edimburgo = Improving The Thermal Performance of "Hard-to-Treat" Historic Buildings in Edinburgh’s New Town.

A collaborative project successfully demonstrated that energy-efficient upgrades can significantly reduce heat loss in historic 'hard-to-treat' buildings without compromising their architectural character. The study, involving five Category B Listed residential tenement properties in Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage site, tested various measures such as bio-polymer-based profiles and traditional methods like wall and window retrofits. These interventions met strict conservation requirements while addressing thermal discomfort and high fuel consumption reported by social-rented sector tenants. Notably, the project won the Carbon Trust’s Low Carbon Building Awards in 2012, highlighting its potential for replication across similar properties in Scotland. The research also explored sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, such as bio-polymer profiles reinforced with natural fibers, which were adapted using existing pultrusion techniques.

Williamson, J. B., Stinson, J., Reid, A., & Currie, J. (2016). Mejora del rendimiento térmico de los edificios históricos “difíciles de tratar” en el centro de Edimburgo = Improving The Thermal Performance of “Hard-to-Treat” Historic Buildings in Edinburgh’s New Town. Anales de Edificación, 2(1), 26. https://doi.org/10.20868/ade.2016.3195