THE Engine Shed in Stirling is opening its doors this weekend for a free event focused on retrofitting historic buildings.
The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend, run by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), will offer tips on retrofitting buildings to reduce energy needs while maintaining the traditional materials and design that make them so special.
Visitors will see how traditional skills and modern technology work together and have the opportunity to experience The Howff, an immersive experience, visit the Digital Imaging Lab, and see a giant 3D printer up close.
Experts will also be available to discuss learnings from common retrofitting techniques that have been used throughout Scotland and direct people to additional resources to further their knowledge.
Rachael Dorman, programme delivery manager at Historic Environment Scotland, said, “We always love bringing in members of the public to learn more about the work we do. Scotland’s built heritage is incredibly important, but we also need to be mindful of things that weren’t considered when these structures were built.
“Retrofitting buildings to make them more energy efficient is also a key part of helping Scotland reach its net zero targets. This is a great opportunity for people to learn about how they can be a part of that.”
The HES technical education and training team will be running an interactive craft zone to give visitors the chance to learn the basics of stonemasonry through soap carving and expand their architectural skills with construction games. Colouring pages and bee bomb making activities will be available for younger guests.
Sessions will run from 10:30-12:30 and 1:30-3:30 on both Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November. Advance booking is not required.
Additional information is available on The Engine Shed website.
