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From Myths to Mastery

Navigating Energy Improvements for Historic Homes

Date & time
9 November 2025 | 14.30-15.30

Event format

Attend event in person

Event type

Talk / panel debate, Workshop or training

Event topic

Architecture and Building

Audience

Adults

Academic discipline

Environmental planning, Science and technology studies

Venue

ECCI (Edinburgh Climate Change Institute), High School Yards, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ

What's on offer?

Do you own and live in a listed building or conservation area? Are you thinking about improving the energy efficiency of your property, such as the windows, but not sure where to start? This workshop is designed to cut through the noise and give you the essential tools to navigate and manage energy improvement projects in historic homes. 

We will cover practical considerations from an everyday perspective and bust common myths to help you find impartial advice. From planning and logistics to choosing the right professionals, you will learn how to empower yourself to ask the right questions. Whether you’re just exploring options or ready to take the next step, you will leave with a clearer picture of how to go about it, and how to get reliable information for your historic home.

What's it about?

A talk and opportunity for Q&As to help understand and navigate window conservation in historic houses. 

Who's leading the event?

W. Victoria Lee, Lecturer in Architecture and Environment, in partnership with Changeworks

Open to

Adults

Of particular interest to

Owners of historic residential properties in Edinburgh or Scotland

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