Service Industries

SQA Level 3 Award In Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings

This subtopic explores the historical context and physical attributes of older and traditional buildings, typically pre-1919, focusing on their solid wall construction, use of lime-based materials, and natural ventilation. Understanding these characteristics is crucial for assessing how such buildings perform in terms of thermal efficiency, moisture management, and structural behaviour, particularly when planning energy efficiency upgrades. Learners must grasp how these inherent features create unique challenges and opportunities, such as the need for breathable insulation to prevent damp and decay.

Older and traditional buildings: Age, nature and characteristics , Older and traditional buildings: Making recommendations and giving advice on the introduction of energy efficiency measures , Older and traditional buildings: Assessing options for the introduction of energy efficiency measures