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Energy Performance of homes using Modern Methods of Construction. (2015)
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Currie, J., Bros Williamson, J., & Stinson, J. (2015). Energy Performance of homes using Modern Methods of Construction. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Napier Univeristy

The Housing Innovation Showcase (HIS), developed by Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) comprised of twenty seven dwellings of varying size and form, using ten different Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) techniques; twelve flats with communal garden... Read More about Energy Performance of homes using Modern Methods of Construction..

Building offsite: an introduction. (2015)
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Hairstans, R. (2015). Building offsite: an introduction. Edinburgh, Scotland: UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES)

An introduction to Building Offsite. Funded by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). The content was produced by an industry and academic collaboration of CCG (OSM), Stewart Milne Timber Systems, Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot... Read More about Building offsite: an introduction..

Research into mainstreaming offsite modern methods of construction (MMC) in house building. (2015)
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McCallie, M., MacLeod, A., Good, S., Murray, C., & Hairstans, R. (2015). Research into mainstreaming offsite modern methods of construction (MMC) in house building

In Scotland’s Sustainable Housing Strategy we set out
Scottish Ministers’ vision for warm, high quality, affordable,
low carbon homes and a housing sector that helps to
establish a successful low carbon economy across Scotland.
One of the strateg... Read More about Research into mainstreaming offsite modern methods of construction (MMC) in house building..

Housing Innovation Showcase 2012 Post Occupancy Evaluation Phase 1 – Part 2 (2014)
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Currie, J., Bros Williamson, J., & Stinson, J. (2014). Housing Innovation Showcase 2012 Post Occupancy Evaluation Phase 1 – Part 2. Edinburgh, Scotland: Kingdom Housing Association

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Housing Innovation Showcase (HIS), developed by Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) comprised of twenty seven dwellings of varying size and form, using ten different construction techniques; twelve flats with communal gardens, an... Read More about Housing Innovation Showcase 2012 Post Occupancy Evaluation Phase 1 – Part 2.

A strategic review of the offsite construction sector in Scotland. (2013)
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Smith, S., Hairstans, R., Macdonald, R., & Sanna, F. (2013). A strategic review of the offsite construction sector in Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

The offsite construction sector covers a wide spectrum of companies and supply chains across Scotland. This study primarily involved a review of the offsite construction sector for homes and buildings. The following key points have been extracted for... Read More about A strategic review of the offsite construction sector in Scotland..

Housing Innovation Showcase 2012: Building Performance Evaluation, Phase 1-Part 1 (2013)
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Currie, J., Bros Williamson, J., & Stinson, J. (2013). Housing Innovation Showcase 2012: Building Performance Evaluation, Phase 1-Part 1. Inverness, Scotland: Kingdom Housing Association

The HIS comprised of twenty seven homes: twelve flats with communal gardens and fifteen houses with their own gardens. Within each of the blocks all of the tested dwellings varied in terms of size, form and construction technique. New technologies we... Read More about Housing Innovation Showcase 2012: Building Performance Evaluation, Phase 1-Part 1.