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FEASIBILITY STUDIES

Feasibility studies on sustainable building design and refurbishment

This award scheme is now closed as the planned budget has been allocated for 50 studies. 

Please access Webcasts section to see video recordings of webinars presenting the outcomes of completed studies.

Successful applications

  1. "Development of Post Occupancy Evaluation for evaluation of innovative low carbon social housing projects" by Mackintosh School of Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art and John Gilbert Architects > video recording
  2. "Novel Solar Thermal Collector Design" by Heriot Watt University and AES Ltd > video recording
  3. "Assessment and Application of Zero Carbon Building in Scotland" by Heriot Watt University and Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd > video recording
  4. "A Hybrid Solar Thermal Mass System Development for the Application to Tenants First Housing Co-operative’s Zero-carbon Affordable Homes" by Glasgow School of Art, Edinburgh Napier University and Tenants First Housing Co-operative > video recording
  5. “Embedding simplified post occupancy evaluation within the design process” by Page&Park Architects and the University of Strathclyde Glasgow > video recording 
  6. "Tenament Flat Carbon Reduction Shopping List" by Holmes Partnership and University of Strathclyde Glasgow > video recording
  7. "Upgrade Strategy Development for Garrioch Residents Association" by Collective Architecture and University of Strathclyde Glasgow > video recording
  8. "Tarryholme Sustainable Housing Project, Irvine" by University of Strathclyde Glasgow and Assist Design > more
  9. "Solar-Wall systems for domestic heating: an affordable solution for fuel poverty" by Heriot Watt University and Changeworks > video recording
  10. "An Investigation of the Adoption of Low-Carbon Technologies by Scottish Housing  Associations" by Robert Gordon University and Anderson Bell and Christie> video recording
  11. "Assessing the energy impact of different strategies of integrating PV/Thermal Heat Recovery systems in Scottish homes" by the Glasgow School of Art and Robert Ryan Homes >more
  12. "Application of a low cost wireless sensor network" by Glasgow Caledonian University and AppleGreen Homes > more
  13. "Assessing the environment and energy impact of occupant behaviour" by Glasgow School of Art, Robert Gordon University and Fyne Initiatives > more
  14. "Testing of Natural Composite Material based on Earth, Wool and Alginate" by University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University and ARC Architects> more
  15. "Testing of a method for insulation of masonry and lath walls" by the Robert Gordon University and Craigie Levie > video recording
  16. "Investigating New Markets for Recycled Plasterboard" by Glasgow Caledonian University and First Options Services Ltd > more
  17. "Optimization of economic, environmental and energy savings in buildings" by Edinburgh Napier University and Eurocapita Investment Group> video recording
  18. "Developing a template for quick start user guides" by The Glasgow School of Art and The Property Log Book Company Ltd  > more
  19. "Tool to Calibrate Cost Effectiveness of Energy Effciency" by Glasgow School of Art, University of Sheffield and NRGSTYLE Ltd  > more
  20. "Energy Efficiency Improvements in Tenements" by Edinburgh Napier University and Lanarkshire Housing Association > video recording
  21. "Retrofitting Solar Photovoltaic Panels in Existing Housing Stock" by Edinburgh Napier University and Easthall Park Housing Co-operative Ltd > more
  22. "Retrofitting Solar PV in Housing Stock" by Edinburgh Napier University and Malcolm Homes Ltd > more
  23. "Benefits and options for retrofit of an 18th century traditional Scottish house using the Passive House standard" by Edinburgh Napier University and SA Estates > video recording 
  24. "Assessment on the choice of a renewable energy source for Re-tek`s office and warehouse facility in East Kilbride" by Edinburgh Napier University and Re-Tek UK Ltd > more
  25. "Port of Leith Housing Association Solar PV Feasibility Study" by Edinburgh Napier University and Port of Leith Housing Association > more
  26. "Implications of installation of Solar Photovoltaic Panels on Properties of Fairfield Housing Co-operative" by  Edinburgh Napier University and  Fairfield  Co-Operative > video recording
  27. "Exploration of the creation of PV Renewable Energy from Lamp Posts by direct delivery into the National Grid" by Heriot Watt University and Grid Post Ltd > more
  28. "Ecotrip Heating Control Field Trial" by Glasgow Caledonian University and Corrour Concepts LLP > more
  29. "The Gap between Design and Build: Construction compliance towards 2020" by Edinburgh Napier University and The Morrison Partnership > more
  30. "PassivTen: Developing options for refurbishment of tenement properties in Glasgow`s East End to Passivhaus standard" by Glasgow School of Art and Milnbank Housing Association > more
  31. ""BIPV/T modular roof development for zero-energy prefabricated housing production" by Glasgow School of Art and Powerwall Systems Ltd > more
  32. "The control algorithms for optimal operation for a solar-wall system for domestic buildings " by Heriot Watt University and Invisible Heating Systems Ltd (IHS) > more
  33. "Co-heating test for Alternative Refurbishment Strategy on `Hard to treat` House on Uist" by Glasgow Caledonian University and Locate Architects > more
  34. "Achieving Higher Heat Pump COP through the use of roof-top thermal solar collectors" by Edinburgh Napier University and European Energy Centre > more
  35. "Monitoring building fabric and internal environmental behaviour of a recently insulated historic building" by Robert Gordon University and Kishorn Developments Ltd > more
  36. "Examining the performance of a balanced mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system as an extractor of roof-integrated PV heated air applied to Scottish zero-energy affordable housing" by Glasgow School of Art and Sigma EPD Ltd > more
  37. "Analysis of the physical and metaphysical impacts of a roof mounted wind turbine on Scottish affordable urban housing development" by Glasgow School of Art and Renewable Devices Ltd > more
  38. "Sustainable BIM-driven post-occupancy evaluation for buildings" by Heriot Watt University and Wylie Shanks Architects > more
  39. "Reduction and Eradication of Fuel Poverty via Renewable Energy Technologies" by Edinburgh Napier University and Solas Scotland > more
  40. "Developing a Process to improve productivity and competitiveness" by the University of Dundee and Pert Bruce Construction Limited > more
  41. "The use of cross laminated timber in high density affordable housing and the potential to manufacture this engineered timber product in the Dumfries and Galloway region." by Edinburgh Napier University and Artel Associates > more
  42. "Identifying Effective communication strategies to minimise water consumption in social housing through interaction with tenants" by Heriot Watt University and Home Log Book Solutions Ltd > more
  43. "Developing robust details for roof upgrade. A process for the development and implementation of robust, practical solutions for the thermal improvement and moisture control of existing roofs above habitable rooms." by University of Strathclyde Glasgow and Grigor Mitchell Architect Limited > more
  44. "Stratified thermal store design process for optimised CO2 heat pump performance in a range of applications (new build and retrofit)" by University of Strathclyde Glasgow and Renewable Heat Strategies > more
  45. "Embedding Post Occupancy Evaluation into Practice" by Glasgow School of Art and Kraft Architecture > more
  46. "A Study to embed sustainability into BIM" by the University of Dundee and ProCenseo Limited > more
  47. "Thermal and condensation analysis of a typical solid wall in a hard to treat property during a before and after refurbishment intervention" by Edinburgh Napier University and BCA Insulation > more
  48. "Options Appraisal Tool for Architects (OATA)" by University of Strathclyde Glasgow and NORD Architecture > more
  49. "Sustainability and energy efficiency of three new build dwellings in Aberdour" by Edinburgh Napier University and Finex Joinery > more
  50. "The Healthy House for the BRE Scotland Innovation Park" by Glasgow School of Art and Bennetts Associates > more

This award scheme is now closed as the planned budget has been allocated for 50 studies. 

Please access Webcasts section to see video recordings of webinars presenting the outcomes of completed studies. 

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