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Buildings Research

The pre-requisite for good decision-making about the future of a historic building is knowledge. English Heritage is involved in a wide variety of research projects to inform the protection and management of the historic built environment. Our applied research forms part of the National Heritage Protection Plan.

The Car Project

Cars have changed the way that England looks with roads arguably becoming a more important part of the landscape than buildings and people. Through its Car Project, English Heritage is looking at the impact of the car on places and buildings in England.

More car-related heritage

Inter-War School Buildings in London

This study is one of a number of projects on England's historic school buildings.

Evolution of school buildings

Thermal Performance of Traditional Windows

Sash windows are a part of our built heritage. Keeping them is not just a matter of taste, it also makes economic and ecological sense.

Read sash window research