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Šekularac, Nenad, Jelena Ivanović-Šekularac, Aleksandar Petrovski, Nikola Macut, and Milan Radojević. "Restoration of a Historic Building in Order to Improve Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving—Case Study—The Dining Room within the Žiča Monastery Property." Sustainability 12, no. 15 (August 4, 2020): 6271. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12156271.
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A proper systematic approach to the restoration of historic buildings is crucial in the preservation of heritage buildings. This paper presents the unity between the restoration of a historic building and sustainability. The aim of the research is to establish an effective method for the restoration of historic buildings and their reuse and sustainable renovation in terms of energy efficiency, in accordance with modern needs and conservation requirements while maintaining the authentic appearance. The main method in the paper is the observation of a historic building during its restoration and exploitation, analysis and evaluation of the results achieved in improving energy efficiency and energy saving in the example of the building within the Žica Monastery in Serbia, a cultural monument of exceptional importance. The subject of the research is the Dining Room within the Žiča Monastery and the analysis of the restoration results in order to ensure energy refurbishment and cultural heritage enhancement. The research findings are recommendations for the restoration and adaptive re-use of historic buildings, in accordance with modern requirements for comfort and environmental protection. The greatest contribution of this paper is the practical verification of energy refurbishment of the restored historic building, the Dining Room, by applying the principles and measures of energy efficiency, maintaining the authentic appearance of the building, in accordance with the conservation requirements.
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Sekularac, Nenad, Dragoslav Sumarac, Jasna Cikic-Tovarovic, Milos Cokic, and Jelena Ivanovic-Sekularac. "Re-use of historic buildings and energy refurbishment analysis via building performance simulation: A case study." Thermal Science 22, no. 6 Part A (2018): 2335–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/tsci171124089s.
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This paper analyses the possibility to apply energy refurbishment measures in restored historic buildings in order to ensure reuse. The objective of the paper is to provide an appropriate methodology for the structural restoration of historic buildings, their re-use and sustainable energy refurbishment in accordance with current needs and conservation principles. The study provides the analysis and evaluation of the realized goals regarding energy refurbishment and energy efficiency. The presented historic buildings belong to Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos, Greece. Mount Athos has been listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site for decades. The paper deals with the expert analysis of abandoned and devastated structures included in the Haybarn Complex. This paper provides a positive outcome of the performed restoration in terms of energy refurbishment and repurpose, since these buildings were turned into unique accommodation facilities for visitors. This accomplishment can be seen as a useful recommendation for improving energy efficiency of historic buildings during their restoration. All the undertaken methods are in accordance with the environmental protection requirements. This study is a practical observation and analysis of energy refurbishment in the field of restoration of listed buildings. This certainly is the most important contribution of this paper. All energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources were carried out in compliance with conservation requirements and visual authenticity of historic structures. Assessment and analysis of energy efficient refurbishment via building performance simulation method and energy efficiency optimization was applied to several different models of restoration that was carried out in the Haybarn Complex.
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Shivsankar, Krishna, Allyson Stoll, PhD, and Omar Bission. "Conservation of Historic Buildings in Georgetown, Guyana." Book of Abstracts: Student Research (URC22 Special Edition) 3 (May 18, 2022): 38. http://dx.doi.org/10.52377/nyqi8964.
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This study examines the challenges involved in the conservation of these wooden edifices and their implications for the preservation of other wooden heritage structures. The research is based on a case study of three historic timber buildings in Georgetown: the Georgetown Cricket Pavilion, which is in a state of disrepair; City Hall, which is currently undergoing major rehabilitation; and St. George’s Cathedral, which recently underwent restoration.
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Ivanovic-Sekularac, Jelena, Jasna Cikic-Tovarovic, and Nenad Sekularac. "Restoration and conversion to re-use of historic buildings incorporating increased energy efficiency: A case study - the Haybarn complex, Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos." Thermal Science 20, no. 4 (2016): 1363–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/tsci160208131i.
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A proper approach to restoration of historic buildings is crucial for monumental heritage protection. The objective of the paper is to define a methodology for historic buildings restoration in order to increase energy efficiency and re-usability in accordance with modern standards. The main method used in the paper is the observation of historic buildings during their restoration and exploitation, analysis and evaluation of achieved results regarding energy efficiency and energy saving, through the examples of the buildings belonging to Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos, in Greece. Mount Athos was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its cultural and natural values. This case study discusses the abandoned and dilapidated historic buildings of the Haybarn Complex (Stable, Mulekeepers? House and Haybarn), the achieved results regarding the restoration of these buildings, their energy efficiency and turning into the premises for occasional stays. The research results are recommendations for increasing energy efficiency while performing the restoration of historic buildings, so that these buildings could be re-used in a new way. The most significant contribution of the paper is the practical test of energy refurbishment of these historic buildings conducted using the principles and methods of energy efficiency, in compliance with conservation requirements and authenticity of historic buildings.
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Min, Sang A., Sang Ok Lee, and Kwang Yong Chung. "The Reuse Methods of Traditional Metal Hardware for Reinforcing the Structure of Korea Traditional Wooden Building." Journal of Conservation Science 38, no. 5 (October 31, 2022): 444–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.12654/jcs.2022.38.5.08.
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This study aims to provide basic data for actual heritage conservation areas by suggesting the reuse method of materials from wooden historic buildings. This research may contribute to an increase in the utilization of materials for stabilizing the structure of wooden historic buildings. The data were collected by applying heating, tapping, and heat treatment based on the pattern and extent of the damage of iron nails acquired from wooden historic buildings. To make a comparison before and after processing, morphological characteristics and physical properties were measured using a metallurgical analysis. According to these data, we can infer that the possibility of reuse of historic iron materials could be raised in the restoration process of historic buildings such as existing building components and roof tiles. If the research is to move forward, authenticity will be fostered in architectural heritage conservation.
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Šekularac, Nenad, Nevena Debljović Ristić, Dušan Mijović, Vladica Cvetković, Slobodan Barišić, and Jelena Ivanović-Šekularac. "The Use of Natural Stone as an Authentic Building Material for the Restoration of Historic Buildings in Order to Test Sustainable Refurbishment: Case Study." Sustainability 11, no. 15 (July 24, 2019): 4009. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11154009.
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This study deals with the integrated process of conservation and restoration of architectural heritage and sustainability. The objective of the research was to define adequate methodologies for the structural restoration of historic buildings, their re-use, and sustainable refurbishment in accordance with modern requirements and conservation standards while maintaining the original visual character by using natural stone as an authentic building material. The main research method was the in-situ observation of the historic structures during the restoration and adaptive re-use, the analysis, and evaluation of the research findings regarding energy efficiency improvements and energy saving in the Haybarn complex within the monastery Hilandar, Mount Athos, Greece. Due to its cultural and natural values, Mount Athos has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The research included the damaged and abandoned agricultural structures that belong to the Haybarn complex and the analysis of the obtained results after the restoration had finished and the abandoned premises had been turned into guest rooms for the visitors of Hilandar monastery. The result section states the findings of the research arranged as recommendations for historic building restoration and re-use, emphasizing their new function in accordance with modern comfort requirements and environmental protection standards. The main contribution of this study is the analysis of the research findings and the possibilities of energy refurbishment of the restored historic buildings, through the use of natural stone as authentic local construction material, in accordance with energy efficiency measures and principles, conservation requirements and cultural heritage conservation standards.
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Roca, Pere. "Restoration of historic buildings: conservation principles and structural assessment." International Journal of Materials and Structural Integrity 5, no. 2/3 (2011): 151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijmsi.2011.041932.
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Karakul, Özlem. "Sculptural reproduction of architectural ornamentation as a way for conservation of traditional craftsmanship." Global Journal of Arts Education 8, no. 1 (April 3, 2018): 17–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/gjae.v8i1.3253.
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Traditional craftsmanship as a part of intangible cultural heritage needs to be conserved as defined in the UNESCO 2003 Convention and Living Human Treasures System. In architecture, traditional craftsmanship is embodied on architectural ornaments in historic buildings by local builders; and the conservation of it necessitates its transmission process from generation to generation. In the traditional building production period, the transmission process had been guaranteed by master–apprentice relation, but nowadays, it has been interrupted together with the drastic change in building technology; and the knowledge, skills of building craftsmen and cultural expressions This creates problems both in the conservation of traditional craftsmanship in building activities and in the restoration process of historic buildings. This study aims to develop a specific conservation approach by revitalising the methods of study of building craftsmen through the reproduction process of architectural ornaments in monumental stone buildings by sculptures in the Faculty of Fine Arts in Selcuk University.
Keywords: Traditional craftsmanship, architectural ornamentation, reproduction, intangible heritage, conservation.
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Friska, Amalia, and Savitri Mila Andria. "Conservation methods of the interior heritage building in the process of architectural culture preservation." E3S Web of Conferences 426 (2023): 02121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202342602121.
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The conservation of heritage architecture buildings is becoming more popular and significant, as there is a growing interest in changing city growth while conserving identity. One strategy for maintaining a heritage building’s identity is to modify the building’s uses, which we reveal based on prior expert-authored publications. However, five conservation methods are worth elaborating on in order to conduct the cultural preservation of heritage buildings in Indonesia. In this study, we assess the existing experience of conservation methods in many heritage buildings in Indonesia and consider the concepts of preservation, maintenance, restoration, reconstruction, and adaptation in practice. When Henry Maclaine Pont designed the Barakgebouw building in 1920, those conservation techniques had been successfully used. Bandung Institute of Technology’s West Hall is currently often referred to as Technische Hoogheschool Bandung. The practical value of his architectural work is found in the integration of the research findings into contemporary architectural practice and regional indigenous vernacular heritage, particularly in the cultural preservation of Indonesian historic structures. This research was expected to be crucial for subsequent studies on Indonesian heritage buildings’ interior conservation techniques.
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Jadhav, Shruti, and M. B. Kurnthekar. "Study of Restoration of the Historic Building." Journal of Recent Activities in Architectural Sciences 7, no. 1 (June 23, 2022): 28–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.46610/joraas.2022.v07i01.005.
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Thousands of years have passed since the construction of historic buildings or monuments, and they are often the most enduring and well-known symbols of former civilizations. It is vital that these national emblems of cultural and historical significance be preserved for future generations. Each heritage structure has its own distinctive characteristics and aesthetic finishes, as well as its own set of conservation concerns that necessitate innovative solutions. Pollution, age, fire, catastrophic occurrences such as earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, cyclones, soil-structure interaction (soil settlement, etc.), structural flaws, and a variety of other variables all contribute to the degradation of structures. Historic buildings are important monuments, thus this will be a severe setback for the country. It is critical to choose the right technique for restoration based on the parent structure's look. The new techniques must be compatible with the structure. This paper focuses on such challenges and corrective techniques to solve them while keeping the cultural integrity of the structure.
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Hromada, Eduard, Daniel Macek, Renata Schneiderova Heralova, Lucie Brožová, and Iveta Střelcová. "Integrating Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Sustainable Maintenance of Historic Buildings." Buildings 14, no. 5 (May 19, 2024): 1479. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14051479.
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This study examines the strategic use of life cycle cost analyses (LCCAs) in the management and conservation of heritage sites, emphasizing the need for comprehensive financial planning. With an increasing number of heritage sites showing signs of deterioration, our aim was to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of restoration practices. We used dynamic life cycle costing methods and developed the MONUREV software V2 to simulate different restoration scenarios, providing accurate, data-driven projections for maintaining structural, functional and aesthetic integrity. The field research involved testing these methods through case studies of heritage buildings in the Czech Republic, focusing on holistic cost management from initial analysis to practical application. The results showed that LCC analysis can significantly assist in making informed decisions, balancing economic and cultural values, and ensuring long-term conservation outcomes. This study concludes that the integration of a detailed LCC analysis into heritage conservation strategies represents a methodological advance that can significantly improve the economic and operational planning of the maintenance of heritage buildings, thereby ensuring their preservation for future generations.
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Rieser, Alexander, Rainer Pfluger, Alexandra Troi, Daniel Herrera-Avellanosa, Kirsten Engelund Thomsen, Jørgen Rose, Zeynep Durmuş Arsan, et al. "Integration of Energy-Efficient Ventilation Systems in Historic Buildings—Review and Proposal of a Systematic Intervention Approach." Sustainability 13, no. 4 (February 20, 2021): 2325. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13042325.
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Historic building restoration and renovation requires sensitivity to the cultural heritage, historic value, and sustainability (i.e., building physics, energy efficiency, and comfort) goals of the project. Energy-efficient ventilation such as demand-controlled ventilation and heat recovery ventilation can contribute to the aforementioned goals, if ventilation concepts and airflow distribution are planned and realized in a minimally invasive way. Compared to new buildings, the building physics of historic buildings are more complicated in terms of hygrothermal performance. In particular, if internal insulation is applied, dehumidification is needed for robust and risk-free future use, while maintaining the building’s cultural value. As each ventilation system has to be chosen and adapted individually to the specific building, the selection of the appropriate system type is not an easy task. For this reason, there is a need for a scientifically valid, systematic approach to pair appropriate ventilation system and airflow distribution solutions with historical buildings. This paper provides an overview of the interrelationships between heritage conservation and the need for ventilation in energy-efficient buildings, regarding building physics and indoor environmental quality. Furthermore, a systematic approach based on assessment criteria in terms of heritage significance of the building, building physics (hygrothermal performance), and building services (energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and comfort rating) according to the standard EN 16883:2017 are applied.
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Elwazani, Salim A. "The Restoration and Conservation of Islamic Monuments in Egypt." American Journal of Islam and Society 13, no. 4 (January 1, 1996): 577–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.35632/ajis.v13i4.2290.
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This book is about the care of the Islamic architectural heritage inEgypt. The book's salient ideas amount to an argwnent for the necessity ofcare based on the implied quality of significance attached to monwnentsand urban districts as material testimonies to the country's history and culturethrough successive Islamic periods. The argument is supported by aseries of papers dealing with the causes of physical deterioration of thesetestimonies and the strategies and procedures for preserving them.That existing buildings endure deterioration in their structural andmaterial integrity over time poses no question. Familiar climatic elements,such as temperature and humidity, as well as normal use, dictate an incessantrate of deterioration. But eminent dangers, especially for historic buildings,stem from the oppressive acts of humans and nature. Widespreadindustry, population growth, land development, and wars all contribute tohwnan-generated building threat and deterioration; floods, hurricanes, andearthquakes, on the other hand, spearhead a gamut of natural forces ofbuilding deterioration.Relishing the value of architectural heritage and recognizing the needfor its protection have prompted many nations to develop plans and programsof protection. To clarify issues crucial to protection efforts, debateintensified, particularly in Western Europe and the United States, sincethe early years of the twentieth century. These issues revolved aroundsuch sweeping questions as why (rationale), what (scope), and how(means and methods) to protect historic buildings. The "why" debate resolutionsshaped the philosophy of preservation, and such a philosophyshaped, in tum and at least in principle, the answers for the "what" and"how" questions.Architectural heritage protection endeavors entered the internationalarena during the 1960s. Worldly conventions, charters, and organizationscame into existence in order to foster cooperation between world membersin the area of preservation. This situation presented opportunities, often forthe first time, for developing countries to initiate or strengthen preservationefforts at home. These opportunities were enhanced through programs ofinternational bodies, such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific,and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Council onMonuments and Sites (ICOMOS). However, opportunities to strengthen ...
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Souček, Jiří, and Petra Tichá. "Investigating Interior Changes in Historical Building by Computational Modeling and Determination Critical Places for Structural Conservation." Advanced Materials Research 1122 (August 2015): 161–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1122.161.
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Maintenance and restoration of historical buildings are an important contribution to sustainability of cultural heritage. Refurbishment should be adopted to preserve the essential features of the building ́s history and cultural heritage. Reconstruction of internal plaster in historical buildings belongs to important treatment in a landmark area. Plaster of historical buildings is usually characterized by an open porosity, which makes it sensitive to the degradation caused by physical and chemical agents. Alterations and structural faults can lead to invasive interventions which modify permanently the cultural value and the structural behavior of the buildings, in conflict with necessary preservation requirements.Knowledge of the historical building interior microclimate is essential for the definition of suitable reconstruction. Computer simulation plays major role in determining air flow, which can cause negative influence within historic buildings such as high level of moisture, fungus, chemical reactions etc. In order to prevent deterioration of plaster and to retard their decay, protective products – nanofibers – could be applied on the historical surfaces. Using nanofibers should cause minimal modifications to the historic appearance and protect from negative influences.
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Vyzantiadou, Maria, and Panagiotis Gkiokas. "Heritage Preservation Policy of Civil Servants Joint Stock Fund for Historical Buildings in Athens: The Deligiorgi Residence Case." Heritage 2, no. 1 (February 19, 2019): 681–707. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage2010044.
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The Civil Servants Joint Stock Fund (C.S.J.S.F.), since its establishment in 1867, has invested part of its funds in acquiring real estate properties during the interwar period in Greece. The real estate selection was a very significant process for the Fund’s administration, investing on buildings situated in the historic center of Athens and designed by well-known architects. The fund also initiated the restoration procedures in order to keep its real estate up to date with respect to their importance as milestones of Greek Culture. This paper presents a part of the Fund’s heritage preservation policy and its extensive protection, conservation, restoration, and rehabilitation program; referring briefly to the historical and architectural description of the five (C.S.J.S.F.) historical buildings, in addition to the conservation and restoration projects for one of them; the Deligiorgi Residence, which was designed by the architect Ernst Ziller. The restoration work underlines the ultimate need for heritage preservation, and the importance of being sensitive to the historical character of the buildings, thereby improving their economic status and contributing to the sustainable preservation of architectural and cultural heritage within historic cities.
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Gański, Włodzimierz, and Mariya Fleychuk. "The paradigmatic basis of architectural heritage management in the context of the modern philosophy of cultural property conservation." Bulletin of Lviv National Academy of Arts 50, no. 50 (June 30, 2023): 102–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.37131/2524-0943-2023-50-1-11.
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Conservation of cultural property has been defined as all actions aimed at safeguarding cultural property for the future in order to study, record, retain and restore the culturally significant qualities of the object, site or building with the least possible intervention. Architectural conservation constitutes actions that address the repair, restoration, maintenance and display of historic buildings, enclaves of buildings and sites, as well as their associated accoutrements, such as furnishings and fittings. These actions whether conducted on individual buildings or groups of buildings represent investments in the future of such sites. Such regenerative action at historic buildings and sites usually increases values of adjacent properties and local economic conditions as well. Architectural conservation is widely regarded as the predominant activity within the larger and more diverse field of cultural heritage conservation, which is also referred to as cultural heritage (or resource) management. This field is concerned with the documentation and preservation of all forms of human culture, including tangible artifacts such as architecture, archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, arts and crafts, and other objects of material culture. Architectural restoration and rehabilitation offers new practical, educational and growth stimulus possibilities. In addition, cultural heritage conservation addresses intangible manifestations of human activity, including existing manners and customs (folkways); spiritual practices; and musical, craft and cuisine traditions of indigenous populations, all of which are considered living heritage. The general purview of heritage conservation practice is ever expanding which makes the field both dynamic and open to new participants who bring fresh talent and perspectives to the task. As organized heritage conservation practice expands with each passing year formerly disparate facts and representations of history take on new meaning and significance. In relation to this, both cultural and economic values at heritage sites constantly change. Changes posed by nature and humans on physical cultural heritage ensure constant change as well.
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Imtiaz, Sunera, Sabahat Arif, Ahsan Nawaz, and Syyed Adnan Raheel Shah. "Conservation of Socio-Religious Historic Buildings: A Case Study of Shah Yousuf Gardez Shrine." Buildings 14, no. 7 (July 10, 2024): 2116. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14072116.
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Historic buildings are considered assets for generations. The use of 3D interactive models is an excellent way to document such historic cultural heritage. Such buildings include socio-religious buildings, such as shrines and religious monuments. Digital technologies such as photogrammetry and laser scanning play a pivotal role in monitoring and safeguarding precious shrine cultural heritage. These advanced techniques allow the capture of details and accurate 3D representations of cultural artifacts, architectural structures, and even entire shrines. This study deals with research related to the conservation of the selected historic shrine of Shah Yousaf Gardez. A laser scanner methodology was used to produce a high-level detail interactive model translated into a heritage building information modeling (HBIM) prototype. This HBIM model has been designed to maintain the historical details of the shrine, especially geometric features, artwork present on the surface, and condition of structural as well as non-structural components. Data analysis of defects in structural and non-structural components was also analyzed in the study. This study was conducted fort the first time for a shrine case study. It will not only help to document and preserve historic buildings and cultural heritage but also monitor potential degradation or damage over time. Using this technology, scheduled conservation and restoration efforts ensuring the long-term preservation of these invaluable treasures can be adopted.
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Wang, Shuaiqiao, Yijing Xia, and Ji Yang. "Conservation, Revitalization and Renewal of Modern Macao's Historic Architectural Heritage: A Case Study in the Site of St. Paul's College." Communications in Humanities Research 8, no. 1 (October 31, 2023): 63–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.54254/2753-7064/8/20230970.
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As an essential member of the tangible cultural heritage, historic architectural heritage contains unique historical and social values. This paper describes the current state of conservation of historic buildings and the ways of conservation, revitalization and renewal by the Macao authorities, and draws on the Cathedral of the Merciful Jesus in Goa, India, and Coventry Cathedral in England, to provide suggestions for the conservation and restoration of the site of St. Pauls College in Macao. St. Pauls College is divided into three main parts: St. Pauls Church, the Seminary, and the Fortress, for conservation, revitalization, and renewal. The current conservation and renewal measures of the site are still inadequate. By analyzing the conservation strategies and the current situation, St. Pauls College needs the cooperation of the government and the public to value and improve the reuse value of the site and increase its visibility. At the same time, the use of rich restoration and renewal methods, combined with the current situation of society in the restoration and renewal of the site, can present valuable ideas.
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Bianco, Lino. "Adaptive Re-Use of Historic Covered Markets: A Review of Selected Cases in European Capital Cities." Heritage 6, no. 2 (January 25, 2023): 1089–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage6020060.
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Adaptive re-use is essential for the sustainability of heritage buildings. It ensures cultural and socio-economic benefits through morphing conservation to the regeneration of the urban environs. The rehabilitation of historic covered markets erected in cast/wrought iron in European capitals reinforces this philosophy. Through the critical assessment of case studies on the restoration and adaptive re-use of covered markets in Malta, Spain, and Bulgaria, this paper identifies themes relevant to their conservation. Based on the Nara Document of Authenticity, the artistic, historic, social, and scientific dimensions of each heritage building were identified. The paper contributes (i) an analysis of the adaptive re-use of historic covered markets in urban conservation areas and (ii) highlights the socio-economic success of such heritage markets through minimal private investment. All the case studies involve the adaptation of former covered markets for uses associated with culinary arts and products, and in each case, a degree of tampering was observed which could be said to affect the buildings’ cultural significance in terms of authenticity. However, the new interventions were predominantly reversible and thus the overall preservation of national heritage was, in all cases, ensured and protected for posterity.
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Stepinac, Mislav, Vlatka Rajčić, and Dean Čizmar. "Learning from Case Studies: Timber Tower of Gospić Cathedral and Traditional Timber Church." Advanced Materials Research 778 (September 2013): 927–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.778.927.
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The conservation of historical timber structures requires both the knowledge of structural behavior of complete building and behavior of any single element in structure. Because of a poor communication between the institutions involved in the conservation and restoration of buildings and institutions that urgently require renovation of structures, renovation of historic buildings is often performed inappropriately due to engineering and architectural approach. Buildings are frequently subjected to inappropriate interventions, replacements of structural elements, or even worse, they are demolished. First case study in this paper is Cathedral from Gospic city which was subjected to inappropriate reconstruction in 1990s. Second case study is small traditionally constructed timber chapel in village Lijevi Stefanki which represents a valuable monument of rural cultural heritage.
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Tzima, Maria Spyridoula, Athos Agapiou, Vasiliki Lysandrou, Georgios Artopoulos, Paris Fokaides, and Charalambos Chrysostomou. "An Application of Machine Learning Algorithms by Synergetic Use of SAR and Optical Data for Monitoring Historic Clusters in Cypriot Cities." Energies 16, no. 8 (April 14, 2023): 3461. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16083461.
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In an era of rapid technological improvements, state-of-the-art methodologies and tools dedicated to protecting and promoting our cultural heritage should be developed and extensively employed in the contemporary built environment and lifestyle. At the same time, sustainability principles underline the importance of the continuous use of historic or vernacular buildings as part of the building stock of our society. Adopting a holistic, integrated, multi-disciplinary strategy can link technological innovation with the conservation and restoration of heritage buildings. This paper presents the ongoing research and results of the application of Machine Learning methods for the remote monitoring of the built environment of the historic cluster in Cypriot cities. This study is part of an integrated, multi-scale, and multi-disciplinary study of heritage buildings, with the end goal of creating an online HBIM platform for urban monitoring.
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Mileto, Camilla, Fernando Vegas, and Vincenzina La Spina. "Is Gypsum External Rendering Possible? The Use of Gypsum Mortar for Rendering Historic Façades of Valencia's City Centre." Advanced Materials Research 250-253 (May 2011): 1301–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.250-253.1301.
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Valencia is a city located in the East of Spain by the Mediterranean Sea. It has a huge historic centre with ancient winding streets that contains buildings with a singular architectural heritage. The buildings’ façades are protected by a traditional external rendering, sometimes in bad state of conservation or modified or substituted in restoration works. The study carried out on historic renderings in Valencia points out the great employment of gypsum mortar or gypsum-lime mortar, among other peculiarities. Gypsum external rendering is one of the many uses for gypsum mortars in Valencia traditional architecture. This fact contradicts the general belief of the exclusive use of lime mortars for rendering a façade. The knowledge of the characteristics of historic mortars will allow us to implement a proper restoration work of architectural heritage with suitable mortars, as it is essential to guarantee the adherence and compatibility of any repair.
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Lan, Wei. "Historical Restoration Technology and Follow-Up Assessments of Former Kailuan Coal Mining Administration Building in Tianjin." Applied Mechanics and Materials 584-586 (July 2014): 202–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.584-586.202.
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Founded in 1921, former Kailuan Coal Mining Administration Building in Tianjin is a landmark in a classical revival style in Tai'an Road Historic District. In its conservation and restoration design, according to the conservation status and damage characteristics of the historic materials in different parts, the paper analyzes its causes and deterioration mechanism, and employs reasonable and effective restoration techniques. In addition, it tracks and assesses the quantitative nodes and technique processes of remediation technologies including cleaning technology, timely adjusts technology strategies and formulates restoration technology and strategy from the perspective of eliminating the mechanism that drives damage of historic materials.
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Murillo Camacho, Krisangella Sofia, Kalliopi Fouseki, and Hector Altamirano. "Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in the World Heritage Site of the Historic Centre of Mexico City." Heritage 6, no. 9 (September 15, 2023): 6343–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage6090332.
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On 26 April 2017, Mexico formally adopted the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda to link the national government to local governments, the private sector, civil society and academia. The restoration of heritage residential buildings (recovery programme) and the construction of new residential buildings aim to create a diversified environment for populations at different economic levels. However, the restoration programme faces conservation challenges. Given this context, this paper presents the results of in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted with stakeholders in Mexico’s heritage and energy sectors. The duration of each interview was approximately two hours, with 52,372 total interview words. The paper identifies prevailing opinions regarding prioritising historical values, energy efficiency, historic buildings and users concerning Mexico City’s Historical Centre, a World Heritage Site needing a more appropriate sustainable development plan. Using grounded theory and thematic analysis, the interview data were analysed based on the interrelationship between thermal comfort, energy efficiency and heritage conservation changes over time. The results of this research will strengthen our understanding of the interventions and processes involved in managing and living in this World Heritage Site and its future impacts on buildings. The approach also underscores the importance of how stakeholders prioritise different values in making energy efficiency-promoting decisions and enhances awareness of the decision-making process and actions adopted by heritage building users. Thus, understanding the dynamic interrelationship between values, users and energy could improve the sustainable management of heritage sites and future development.
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Bacci, G., F. Bertolini, M. G. Bevilacqua, G. Caroti, I. Martínez-Espejo Zaragoza, M. Martino, and A. Piemonte. "HBIM METHODOLOGIES FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION. THE CASE OF THE EX-CHURCH OF SAN QUIRICO ALL’OLIVO IN LUCCA, TUSCANY." ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XLII-2/W11 (May 4, 2019): 121–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-2-w11-121-2019.
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<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> In the last decade, in the field of conservation of historic buildings, several research projects have shown the potential of applying BIM technology to architectural heritage. However, the use of BIM for historic buildings (HBIM) is still evolving. This paper presents an application of Building Information Modelling targeted to the development of a restauration proposal for the ex-church of San Quirico all’Olivo in Lucca, Tuscany. Following a brief review of the state-of-the-art of BIM applied to architectural heritage, the paper shows the results of a study that included 3D architectural survey with Structure-from-Motion methodology, critical analysis of historical archival and bibliographic sources, analysis of the conservation status of the building, proposal for its conservation and enhancement.</p><p>HBIM methodology has been critically applied to all the phases of the project. This study also explores the possibility of organizing the BIM model into temporal phases, integrating documentation in a structured and easily accessible way. In our study, we also chose to link the 3D point cloud to the model, in order to increase the level of information; the 3D survey, therefore, is both the starting point for modelling, and represents a source of information within the model, to be recalled when required.</p>
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Mehmood, Shahana, and Zakirullah Jan. "ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS FOR CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND TOURISM PROMOTION: A CASE STUDY OF THE SETHI HAVELI COMPLEXES IN PESHAWAR." Pakistan Journal of Social Research 04, no. 03 (September 30, 2022): 804–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v4i03.773.
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The historic buildings of a region are important cultural heritage for its future generations. At some places such buildings might be unable to serve their actual purposes for which they have been erected, due to various reasons such as bad state of preservation, illegal occupation, encroachment, and abandonment. In such cases, the concept of using the adaptive reuse can well protect them as cultural heritage. The adaptive reuse of historic buildings has become an approach worldwide, which extends its lifespan. At the same time, the reuse of such buildings will decrease further use of material for fresh and new construction, avoid unnecessary transportation, wastage of energy and resource and control air pollution for sustainable environment. The Sethi haveli complexes in Peshawar city is portraying the traditional style of domestic architecture of the elite trading community in the region, exhibiting the local taste in combination with central Asian. Built in the 18th /19th century, these haveli complexes are in deteriorating conditions that need to be preserved and reused. Further, recreational values should be generated by adaptive reuse, including self-growth, health benefits and social benefits. As the creation of activities is a big attraction for tourists in the field of heritage reuse, the natural environment can be used to organise and design heritage indoor/outdoor events. As observed with the evaluated Sethi haveli complexes, historic buildings that are re-functioned with the public use, for example cultural, educational, commercial and use, are more productive in contributing to the social development of the walled city of Peshawar. The adaptive reuse of abandoned Sethi haveli complexes in the walled city of Peshawar will subsidise the sustainability and liveability of the city. For the continuity of the historic buildings, social aspect should be deliberated with all-encompassing approach. Keywords: Historic buildings, adaptive re-use, the Sethi haveli Complexes, social aspect.
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Najimi, Abdul Wasay. "The restored mausoleum of Abu'l-Walid in Herat: Challenges in heritage restoration in Afghanistan." Afghanistan 1, no. 2 (October 2018): 302–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/afg.2018.0019.
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This is an account of the contemporary reconstruction of Abu'l-Walid complex (mosque and mausoleum) in Herat, the burial-place of a widely-respected-Muslim scholar of the third/ninth century. This structure was destroyed by aerial bombardment in 1985. Part of the complex was restored as a post-war measure to rehabilitate social and educational space for the inhabitants and children of the nearby village. The project also trained young architects and masons of Herat in the conservation of historic buildings. The mausoleum remained in ruins until the Department of Herat Monuments (DoHM) with support of local resources and pious endowments (waqf), reconstructed it between 2004 and 2007. Restoration of heritage buildings is a challenge in Afghanistan today. Absence of public awareness of the value of cultural heritages, government's limited technical capacity combined with scarcity of funds for preservation, and lack of budget for post-conservation maintenance, exacerbates the challenges of safeguarding historic sites and monuments.
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Laiq, Wajeeha. "Assessment of Embodied Energy/ U-Value in Historic Buildings of Karachi-Pakistan." Resourceedings 2, no. 2 (September 2, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.21625/resourceedings.v2i2.602.
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The benefits of reusing historic and existing buildings versus those of constructing new buildings are frequently discussed considering economic, cultural, and design values. If those discussions are expanded to include environmental impact, one must address the topic of embodied energy. Due to the recent focus on sustainable construction practices; conservationists have explored the benefits of building conservation in relation to embodied energy calculations. Such studies are popular in international market and became important ground for expanding restoration practices. In our local context it is comparatively a newer domain.Different methodologies have been devised by Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP), in year 1979, for assessing the embodied energy calculations in historic structures. For performing the respective study, inventory model of assessment has adopted. The focus of this study is “to provide practical guidance on how to calculate embodied energy/ u-value in historic structures of Karachi and promote the concept of adaptive reuse from the environmental perspective”. “If more widely and comprehensively used, embodied-energy assessment can be a benefit to preservation and sustainability advocates alike.”Mike Jackson
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KOTENKO, Irina Aleksandrovna, and Anastasia Sergeevna KHARITONOVA. "THE MISTERY OF THE OLD SAMARA’S HOUSE." Urban construction and architecture 5, no. 2 (April 15, 2015): 34–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.17673/vestnik.2015.02.6.
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The paper views the problem of conservation of architectural environment of historical part of city. The paper tells about the dilapidated stone and wooden historic Samara’s building typical for the end of 19th - early 20th century. The authors argue that the building deserves restoration as part of the historic environment of Samara’s block. The paper put forward a hypothesis about the authorship of the building and its former owners. Making tent covering is reminiscent of some of the features of construction of buildings known Samara’s architect Z. Kleinerman. The authors tried to explain the writing on the wall of the building which is referring to the Samara’s homeowner L.Zelihman. Authors acknowledge that the hypothesis requires documentation. The article provides a unique picture of the facade for which it is possible to restore the lost building.
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Suhari, K. T., H. Z. Abidin, A. Y. Saptari, P. H. Gunawan, B. Sudarsono, and Sumardi. "Conservation of Balinese Customary Buildings with BIM Technology Approach." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1051, no. 1 (July 1, 2022): 012007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1051/1/012007.
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Abstract Digitizing architectural heritage information has become an important task during these past years. However, only a few studies have addressed the digitization of historic building models for conservation and restoration purposes. As historical building conservation began to decline, many historical buildings are being abandoned and converted into modern facilities in response to our changing needs. The conservation attempt can be made simple by utilizing the Building Information Modeling (BIM), and High Definition Survey (HDS) approaches. These technologies are considered brand new in managing important information related to 3D models, providing us with semantic information and accurate information in both position and elevation. HDS data is constructed in the form of point clouds generated by the collaboration of survey equipment such as GNSS, Drones, Terrestrial Laser Scanning, and high-performance computers. Point cloud data is registered, filtered, and georeferenced before using BIM modeling. This study resulted from registering point cloud data with RMSE 3mm and customary semantic information. The BIM model based on accurate point cloud data is expected to be a solution and a reference in carrying out the conservation and reconstruction of historical buildings in the future.
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Wojciechowska, Gabriela, Łukasz Jan Bednarz, Noëlla Dolińska, Piotr Opałka, Michał Krupa, and Nino Imnadze. "Intelligent Monitoring System for Integrated Management of Historical Buildings." Buildings 14, no. 7 (July 9, 2024): 2108. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14072108.
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This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a multi-method approach for the restoration of a historic building (train station) in Poland. The project employed field investigations, laboratory analyses, and close-range photogrammetry to create a Historic Building Information Model (HBIM). This comprehensive data set informed the development of targeted conservation strategies that addressed the station’s specific needs while respecting its historical significance. Interventions prioritized the use of locally sourced and sustainable materials, minimized the visual impact on the exterior, and achieved net-zero emissions through improvements to the building envelope and a switch to a heat pump heating system. Additionally, an intelligent monitoring system was implemented to continuously collect data on environmental conditions and structural displacement. These data will be used to develop a predictive model for future maintenance needs, allowing for a preventative approach to conservation and minimizing resource consumption. Overall, this project serves as a model for integrating advanced technologies in historical building conservation, promoting sustainable practices, and ensuring the longevity of irreplaceable cultural landmarks. The key findings derived from this approach encompass a comprehensive assessment of the station’s condition, optimized conservation strategies, insights from HBIM modeling, and the ongoing benefits of the intelligent monitoring system. Field investigations revealed several areas of concern, such as structural cracks, material deterioration, moisture infiltration, and significant heat loss through the building envelope. This information was crucial for developing targeted conservation strategies. The use of internal thermal insulation systems, particularly capillary active mineral blocks, significantly improved thermal performance. Moisture management interventions, including the restoration of the rainwater drainage system and the application of moisture-proof insulation, reduced reliance on the municipal water supply. The intelligent monitoring system, with sensors measuring temperature, humidity, and structural displacement, plays a crucial role in ongoing conservation efforts. This system allows for continuous monitoring and the development of predictive models, ensuring targeted and preventative maintenance, reducing resource consumption, and extending the lifespan of the building.
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Hammoud, Jad. "An experience of the Conservation of Historic Buildings’ Facades in Old Saida City." International Journal of Applied Science 7, no. 1 (July 3, 2024): p8. http://dx.doi.org/10.30560/ijas.v7n1p8.
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This article delves into the nuanced experience and challenges involved in conserving historic building facades within an old Saida city neighborhood marked by neglect and limited restoration efforts due to class dynamics and discrimination by heritage curators. Nevertheless, its buildings have been subjected to lack of maintenance and repair which led to processes of degradation with time and loss of some cultural heritage [6]. Focusing on a deprived area, the paper examines the challenges and opportunities encountered in conserving architectural heritage amidst socioeconomic constraints. Damage related to the collapse of building elements necessitates an investigation into the underlying causes to prevent such occurrences. This involves identifying a set of parameters to assess the hazards of façades and public exposure. Through a blend of community involvement in close coordination between the author who drives innovative conservation techniques, UNDP and the Municipality of Saida, the project sheds light on the potential for safeguarding the historical character to the damaged historic Musalkhiyyeh street arcades and façades, Kaniset el-amercani, Musallabiyyeh old market streets amongst with a specific square called “Furn el Saha” in old Saida historic city. The project falls under the UNDP project “Improving Living Conditions in Gatherings Host Communities”. The conservation project aimed to conserve those buildings, and promoted histories of places and people’s memories connected to the selected heritage sites. The project rehabilitated internally and externally for the three selected areas. It addressed both the physical deterioration and build the knowledge about the importance of the sites. By documenting this journey, valuable lessons emerge for policymakers, urban planners, and conservationists seeking to address heritage preservation in marginalized communities. Historic structures design and construction tell us much about the cultures and the history of a community that created them and about the traditions and events from which our society grew.
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Fabbri, Pretelli, and Bonora. "The Study of Historical Indoor Microclimate (HIM) to Contribute towards Heritage Buildings Preservation." Heritage 2, no. 3 (August 2, 2019): 2287–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage2030140.
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Knowledge of building techniques, materials and their decay is nowadays quite vast, as well as on the solutions and methodologies of a restoration project, which depends on the goal of the restoration itself. Even the choices on the new usage of historic buildings are often well considered. In the last few years, we have conducted some monitoring campaigns to obtain data related to four distinct buildings, differing in construction times, typology, location, current and historical uses. What has been discovered is that these buildings appear to be able to guarantee historical microclimates surprisingly overlapping to the parameters nowadays considered appropriate to conserve them and the historical patrimony they contain. In this article we show some explanatory results of four case studies from our research. The monitoring control, moreover, allowed us to develop the analysis further, from survey to virtual simulation. In this way it was possible to verify the effects of minimal variations in the architectural characteristics, such as opening or closing a window, covering an open yard, or else removing a cover, reducing the source of light etc. All of these managerial and architectural interventions have a significant effect on the indoor environment of buildings and can improve the conservation status of architecture, sometimes to such an extent that more costly and invasive restorations become unnecessary.
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Doroz-Turek, Małgorzata. "LIVING TRACES OF HISTORY – PORTUGUESE APPROACH TO CONSERVATION ON THE EXAMPLE OF RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS IN LISBON." Structure and Environment 15, no. 2 (June 30, 2023): 99–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.30540/sae-2023-010.
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The article addresses the issue of the Portuguese conservation approach to religious buildings in Lisbon that have been damaged by cataclysms. The aim is to show approach to both preserving the original substance and changing the function of the sacral building. After the tragic destruction of Lisbon in the mid-18th century was followed by the use of the ruins of the Carmelite monastery church, Convento do Carmo, for adaptation into the Archaeological Museum. Church of the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha, also acts as a remnant of historic events. The Church of St Dominic is also an example of atypical conservation and restoration. Another one is the adaptation the São Julião church on the Museum of the Bank of Portugal. That projects are examples of pioneering conservation activities conceived as a result of the conservation practice of Portuguese architects.
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Gao, M., W. Piao, and J. Guo. "Digital restoration research and three-dimensional model construction on Xieqiqu." ISPRS Annals of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences II-5/W3 (August 11, 2015): 75–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprsannals-ii-5-w3-75-2015.
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As the Baroque style complex in Yuanmingyuan (Old Summer Palace), Xiyanglou (Western Buildings) carries a unique history of the imperial resort. The significance of its restoration has drawn much attention from home and aboard in the field of cultural heritage conservation. Yuanmingyuan Digital Restoration Research Project was officially launched in 2013. Five out of the thirteen scenes in Xiyanglou, namely Xieqiqu (Harmonious Wonder), Haiyantang (Hall of National Peace), Fangwaiguan (Belvedere), Xushuilou(Water Supply Building) and Guanshuifa (Throne to observe water displays), have been studied and restored digitally within the first two years of the project. Among all the scenes in Xiyanglou, Xieqiqu is the first European-style palace and the first scene to be studied in the Digital Restoration Research Project. The 3D reconstruction of the site is based on the current-day survey of the ruins in combination with the historic archival research. Taking Xieqiqu as a case, this paper introduces the digital restoration methodologies, progress and achievements of Yuanmingyuan Digital Restoration Research Project.
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Büyükkılıç Koşun, Suna, and Mine Hamamcıoğlu Turan. "Effect of Change on the Values of Two Historic Mosques in Manisa, Turkey." Periodica Polytechnica Architecture 51, no. 1 (May 25, 2020): 31–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.3311/ppar.13639.
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This study focuses on the value-change relationship in two historic mosques and presents a management framework that considers their common conservation problems. The case studies are the Haki Baba Mosque in Manisa centre and Kabasakal Mosque in Kırkağaç, Manisa; both have been recently restored. The literature review covers value and intervention concepts with literature and archive research specific to the case studies; this includes a comparative study with similar buildings together with site observations. Urban development, neighbourhood development maps, and comparative study tables were prepared. The effects of changes stemming from disasters, interventions, planning decisions and restoration projects were evaluated concerning the accumulated values. Conservation problems include overdevelopment and transformation of original rural sites to urban sites; alteration of earthen roofs to hipped roofs; unplanned spatial conversion and addition of architectural elements. Restoration designs giving no reference to the authentic state of the elements and spaces also mislead the observer in terms of authenticity and are insufficient in terms of the organisation of the daily life objects. Some universal principles to guide future interventions have been developed: heritage values should be taken as an input in the preparation of development plans; illegal interventions must be avoided; restoration designs should be based on thorough investigation and fully present authentic qualities, and the organisation of daily life objects ought to be part of the restoration design problem. Conservation councils and religious foundations should also be meticulous in evaluating the consistency of intervention decisions and quality of applications.
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Naeem, Anila, and Sahibzada Farooq Ahmad Rafeeqi. "NED CITY CAMPUS RESTORATION SETTING BENCHMARKS FOR CONSERVATION PRACTICES." Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning 12, no. 1 (June 30, 2012): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.53700/jrap1212012_1.
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NED University of Engineering and Technology originated in 1922 from what is now known as its ‘City Campus’ or ‘Old Campus’ located in the hub of Karachi’s historic areas. Shifting of university campus to its present location on University Road in 1975 led to the abandonment of this historic site for more than twenty years; adversely affecting the structures due to neglect and disuse. In 1997 NED City Campus was declared as a listed heritage of Karachi given protection under the Sindh Cultural Heritage Preservation Act 1994. In 2000, realizing its importance as an invaluable asset the NED university’s Department of Architecture and Planning conceptualized the vision for restoring this campus and putting it to use; not only on grounds of its historic significance but also for reasons of sustainability, environmental enhancement and regeneration of historic fabric. Restoration of NED City Campus is envisioned with an approach of minimal interventions and respect to the original setting, layout and materials of construction; closely following the international principles of heritage conservation. The approach is to achieve optimum utilization of campus premises primarily as an educational hub; but additionally introducing a variety of ancillary activities to facilitate extended usage of the property. Being an extensive undertaking the project is planned and being executed in phases; the first major phase being the restoration of ‘Bai Puribai Becharbhai and Bercharbhai Raichand Block’. This paper gives an overview of this first phase, with a focus on interventions carried out to consolidate the existing structural members of the historic building.
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Cuerva, Eva, Judith Urbano, and Còssima Cornadó. "Recovering Industrial Heritage: Restoration of the Wine Cellar Cooperative in Falset (Catalonia, Spain)." Buildings 9, no. 12 (December 11, 2019): 243. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings9120243.
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Awareness regarding conservation of industrial heritage is recent. Several policies have been adopted to start protecting these buildings because of their historic, artistic and scientific values. Wine cellars are an important example of industrial heritage in Catalonia due to the tradition of this product in the territory and the influence of Art Nouveau and Catalan ‘Noucentisme’ in their construction and style. The wine cellar in Falset, built by Cèsar Martinell in 1919, has recently been restored and still maintains its original function. This article analyses its history, its architectonic and construction characteristics, as well as the restoration process carried out in 2009, which consisted of recovering its original appearance and allowed to emphasize the architectural value of the building. This restoration is a prototypical example whose experience can be applied in other cases of restoration of wine cellars both for the characteristics of the building and for its good restoration practices. This restoration enabled the wine cellar to continue carrying out its original industrial function, providing suitable conditions to add a new cultural use as well.
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Fouseki, Kalliopi, David Newton, Krisangella Sofia Murillo Camacho, Sohini Nandi, and Theodora Koukou. "Energy Efficiency, Thermal Comfort, and Heritage Conservation in Residential Historic Buildings as Dynamic and Systemic Socio-Cultural Practices." Atmosphere 11, no. 6 (June 8, 2020): 604. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/atmos11060604.
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With buildings being responsible for nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, intensive building decarbonization programs are in place worldwide, with unintended consequences for historic buildings. To this end, national and international guidance on energy efficiency for historic buildings advocate for the adoption of a ‘whole house approach’ that integrates heritage values in energy efficiency plans. Most guidance, though, relies on non-evidence based, pre-assumptions of residents’ heritage values. And yet, unless we understand how and why residents negotiate their decisions between energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and heritage conservation, such guidance will not be applicable. Despite the urgency to decarbonize the building stock, research on how inhabitants of old buildings make such decisions is extremely limited. It is also case-study specific, often lacking the required depth. To address this gap, this paper offers the first international, in-depth study on the topic. It does so through a rigorous double-coded, thematic analysis of 59 in-depth semi-structured interviews (totaling 206,771 words) carried out in Greece, Mexico, and the UK. The thematic analysis is combined with system dynamic analysis, essential for unveiling what parameters affect inhabitants’ decisions over time. Drawing on theories on the dynamics of social practices, we conclude that the process of decision-making on energy efficiency, thermal comfort improvement, and heritage conservation is a socio-cultural, dynamic practice, the change and continuation of which depends on how the following elements are connected or disconnected: materials (e.g., original features), competencies (e.g., restoration skills), resources (e.g., costs), values, space/environment (e.g., natural light), senses (e.g., thermal comfort), and time (e.g., years living in the house). The connection or disconnection of those elements will depend on (a) the nature of the context (e.g., rural, urban, conservation area); (b) the listing status; (c) age and construction materials of building; (d) local climate; and (e) ownership status.
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Klimek, Beata. "Mortar historical research methods – problems of restoration." Budownictwo i Architektura 14, no. 2 (June 9, 2015): 063–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.35784/bud-arch.1650.
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Depending on various factors like time, increasing air pollution due to technological improvements of the present era together with insufficiency of inspection leads to the formation of damages on these buildings which are part of our historical heritage. Conservation of such buildings which are as important as historical documents should be the first and foremost target of any project. Plaster used in former time are a valuable source of information of building techniques used in the past. They are of interest to technologists and archaeologists, who use plasters as an additional criterion for establishing the chronology of the construction of walling in historic buildings. In accordance with the purpose of the investigations, appropriate analytical methods of a defined precision and specially chosen program are applied.
The first dimension of the current problem is the insufficiency of resources while the second dimension stems from the lack of proper evaluation of the material to be used in conservation and restoration. This study defines the importance of mortars and plasters along with their history and the reasons of deterioration. In addition, it sets up the information flow of mortar and plaster within a systematic decision making process. The necessary experimental methods for the production of new repair mortar or plaster that can be used in determining the character analysis of original mortar and deterioration morphology are also analyzed.
The necessity has been emphasized for the introduction of investigation standards to be universally binding, which would make it possible to compare the results of investigations carried out in different laboratories. The practice has been for analytical programs adopted and parameters measured to be individually chosen by the particular investigators and cannot be compare.
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Ma, Yu-Pin. "Improved Interaction of BIM Models for Historic Buildings with a Game Engine Platform." Applied Sciences 12, no. 3 (January 18, 2022): 945. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app12030945.
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For the purpose of the conservation and representation of cultural heritage, the development of a visual interactive environment to provide an integrated application suitable for collecting a wide range of big data information from historic blocks is regarded as an effective solution. In this study, the existing modeling of wooden building information is imported into a game engine as a practical study for the design of a user-friendly interactive interface design, a Unity integration platform is built, a Revit external application is developed, and cloud services architecture is set to solve the transmission and integration of information models between different platforms. In addition to strengthening the future application of historic building information modeling, this visual information-based interactive environment can help enhance communication and subsequent management of repairs, and bring opportunities for sustainable management and diversified applications to the research field of historic building restoration.
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Karoglou, Maria, Stella Sofia Kyvelou, Christos Boukouvalas, Chryssa Theofani, Asterios Bakolas, Magdalini Krokida, and Antonia Moropoulou. "Towards a Preservation–Sustainability Nexus: Applying LCA to Reduce the Environmental Footprint of Modern Built Heritage." Sustainability 11, no. 21 (November 4, 2019): 6147. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11216147.
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There is a deep and often impassioned postulation that preservation is virtuous for societal well-being, collective identity and for the environment. This idea is an important paradigm to guide rehabilitation strategies for historic buildings. However, there is a need for data and research in order to validate the contribution of preservation to environmental and cultural sustainability. These research results will support preservation-related decision-making, in which tensions and conflicts with sustainability goals are a routine. Nowadays, there is a strong belief that historic buildings of the 20th century also need to be preserved to create the identities of neighborhoods and cities and suitable strategies need to be applied to extend their lifespan in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. This research, based on the assumption that integrating sustainability considerations in historic buildings needs a quantifiable approach, selected eight refugee block apartment flats dating back to the interwar period—endowed with architectural, aesthetical and urban history-related values and acknowledged as exceptional examples of Bauhaus architecture in Greece—for an experimental procedure based on life cycle analysis (LCA). Taking into account the deteriorated state of conservation of the buildings, different preservation interventions were analyzed, focusing on the conservation of the initial architectural form of the buildings and critical issues such as the increase in energy efficiency after restoration. The research concludes that this type of assessment can inform urban strategies, making a nexus between preservation and the environmental component of sustainability.
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Rioual, Stephane, Benoit Lescop, Julien Pellé, Gerusa De Alkmim Radicchi, Gilles Chaumat, Marie Dominique Bruni, Johan Becker, and Dominique Thierry. "Monitoring of the Environmental Corrosivity in Museums by RFID Sensors: Application to Pollution Emitted by Archeological Woods." Sustainability 13, no. 11 (May 30, 2021): 6158. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13116158.
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The control of air quality in museums or storages is of fundamental interest for the conservation of historic artifacts. The present work reports an example of application of RFID sensors developed in the European project SensMat and dedicated to this issue. The sensors are based on the variation of property of an RFID tag coupled with a sensitive silver thin film exposed to the environment. As it will be described in the paper, such low-cost sensors are interrogated by a commercial reader and provide the environmental corrosivity index and thus the presence of pollutants. The selected case study concerns the monitoring of pollution by H2S in a building dedicated to conservation and restoration of archeological and historical woods. The ability of sensors to map spatially the corrosivity within buildings is highlighted.
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Pachta, Vasiliki, Ioannis Malachtaris, and Vasiliki Terzi. "Architectural, Constructional and Structural Analysis of a Historic School Building in the Municipality of Agia, Greece." Heritage 6, no. 1 (December 31, 2022): 374–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage6010020.
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Historic school buildings, erected during the end of the 19th–beginning of the 20th century, represent a specific constructional type that should be encountered as part of the common European built heritage. They present various similarities, especially in the regions of S. Europe, even though they were mainly built with local materials following the traditional constructional principles of each area. Due to their constant function as educational units, there is an increased interest on their structural and energy integration, without, however, following the principles of restoration of historic structures. To this extent, the acknowledgement of the tangible and intangible values they encompass is crucial, as well as their enlistment in order to be treated as heritage assets. In this study, an effort has been made to testify the characteristics (historic, architectural, constructional) of the historic school buildings located in the Municipality of Agia, region of Thessaly, central Greece. A case study was selected, concerning the old elementary school of Megalovrysso, where a detailed investigation was implemented, including onsite inspection, architectural overview, determination of constructional materials and types, investigation of the preservation state, as well as structural analysis through the three-dimensional finite element model. All research data were comparatively evaluated in order to determine the principles governing the construction of the studied school buildings and establish the significance of this unrecognized part of European built heritage that should be further assessed.
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Mănucu-Adameșteanu, Gheorghe, Panait Panait, Andrei Măgureanu, and Adina Boroneanț. "Centrul istoric al Bucureştilor. Cercetările arheologice din anii 2007-2009. Probleme de restaurare - conservare - valorificare." CaieteARA. Arhitectură. Restaurare. Arheologie, no. 1 (2010): 109–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.47950/caieteara.2010.1.12.
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"In 2007 started the Project for the Street and Utilities Rehabilitation – Pilot Area – Th e Historic Centre of Bucharest over an area bordered by Victoria Avenue – Brătianu Boulevard – Lipscani Street – Independence Boulevard. On nine streets (21763 m2) numerous buildings (brick or wood) were identifi ed, as well as cemeteries and various structures of public or private character. Some of them are better known, such as the inns on Lipscani Street, some of them aren’t, but all of them together tell the story of the birth and development of a town. Zlătari Inn During the 2007 campaign of archaeological excavations, a very interesting situation presented itself in the sector of Lipscani Street bordered by Victoria Street and E. Carada Street: the remains of one of the most famous inns in Bucharest, next to the basement of a house pulled down at the building of the inn. Due to the special situation both from the archaeological and architectural point of view, and the conservation state being very good, this particular area (Zlătari Inn, on a length of 25 m and the 17th century house on a length of 13 m) was the fi rst one proposed for conservation, restoration and public display. First stage consists in ensuring the protection of the area. Gabroveni During the second year of the project Gabroveni Street was excavated. Known for many years as “the street running parallel to the Princely Court wall”, Gabroveni Street was one of the main arteries within the commerical centre of Bucharest. The archaeological excavations led to the uncovering of some wooden houses – predating the present day street space, of the wooden palisade of the Princely Court, of the brick wall later replacing the palisade, of the buildings adjacent to the precinct wall and of the wooden pavement of the street. In one of the sections, the Princely Court wall and the wooden pavement were exceptionally well preserved. First measures for a protected area in Gabroveni street have already been taken: the restoration and conservation of the wooden pavement segment described above. The action was performed by the specialists of the “Bucovina” Museum Complex from Suceava. Şerban Vodă For two centuries (18th-19th) one of the most imposing buildings of Bucharest, the Şerban Vodă Inn was forgotten after its demolition for the whole following century (20th).The 2007 archaeological excavations taking place on the Lipscani Street, sector between Eugeniu Carada and Smârdan Streets, brought to light the Lipscani side of the inn. During the next year (2008), it was possible to explore the interior of the inn, as a series of foundations from the inn’s first floor were identifi ed, together with a number of six cellars and the access way from the street. The area proposed for conservation covers the area of the six cellars mentioned above, some of the best preserved medieval structures in the historic centre of Bucharest. In the passageways between the cellars, three frescoes were uncovered: two represent St. Nicholas and the third depicts “The Dormition of the Virgin”. Considering the technique and style they date to the second half of the 17th century. Conclusions The three areas proposed for conservation - restoration - public display were accepted by the National Commission of Archaeology and the National Commission for Historic Monuments. Th ey were also included in projects developed by the Municipality of Bucharest, the benefi ciary of the Historic Centre works. They represent cultural landmarks both for the locals and the foreign tourists, often amazed and impressed by the things hidden until recently under the modern pavement of the Historic Centre. "
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Alexandrou, E. "Energy efficiency retrofits versus sustainable interventions in the Greek historic building fabric. An overview." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1196, no. 1 (June 1, 2023): 012110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1196/1/012110.
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Abstract The introduction of the first Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) and its consequent reforms, initiated a wide discussion on the energy efficiency and retrofit of the old building stock. As The EPBD excluded heritage buildings under statutory protection due to conservation conflicts, it soon became apparent that the old fabric and heritage value of a significant number of the old and mainly traditional buildings were at risk, threatened by incompatible interventions. Since then, a substantial amount of research projects, and initiatives were carried out, mostly examining energy efficiency and performance of the old fabric and investigating the application of energy retrofits within the frame of preservation of heritage value. However, issues such as the sustainability of the interventions, the preservation of the inherent sustainable and environment friendly characteristics, along with issues of compatibility, adaptability and resilience have not been studied extensively, even though these aspects could act as decisive parameters on the low impact operation and longevity of these buildings. The Greek old building fabric is an amalgam of integrated materials, architectural and intangible elements which express the historic and cultural evolution of the country’s built environment. This paper attempts to identify the intrinsic elements that need to be evaluated in each restoration and/or energy refurbishment work in order to dignify the proper procedures that need to be followed for low impact sustainable interventions responsive to the requirements of each certain project.
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Cutajar, Gareth. "Restoration of the Church of St. Nicholas Fort Ricasoli: The Process of Conserving Our Heritage." MCAST Journal of Applied Research & Practice 7, no. 2 (July 4, 2023): 122–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0053.7296.
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Restoration programmes aid in preserving local building heritage for futuregenerations. Documentation of these restoration programmes is a fundamental taskin conserving and reserving significant cultural cultural buildings. Documenting anddeveloping a conservation strategy for a historical structure is quite a complex task andrequires not only planning the interventions required to conserve a building but also forfuture maintenance to enhance the effectiveness of such work. This paper is divided intofive sections. The first section, the introduction, gives a description and overview of thesubject being studied. In the second section, the existing literature study evaluates differentparadigms of protecting existing significant historic buildings. This is followed by anexplanation of the historical context and the history related to the subject studied. Finally,research on the documentation process is also reviewed. The third section describes themethodological approach that aided the analysis of this studys research questions in thefourth section. The fifth section gathers the primary and secondary data analysed and sumsup everything in accordance with the proposed research questions of this study. In order toconduct this research, the Church of St. Nicholas at Fort Ricasoli was used as the main casestudy. A detailed investigation of the church to identify the significance of conserving suchbuildings and an investigation of the existing conditions of the church were conducted. Thisaided in establishing the documentation process prior to the actual interventions on thefabric. In order to carry out such a process, different methods of documentation were used,such as laser scanning surveys, photogrammetry, and documentation of the existing stateof the building to aid in the process of deciding on future interventions. As a result of sucha process, considerations of appropriate uses of such methods and proposals were givenand, additionally, considerations of successful conservation after the actual conservation arehighlighted. The proposal for the conservation of the church of St. Nicholas at Fort Ricasolialso aims to set guidelines for other conservation programmes within the fort, amongstother local restoration projects. Conservation of abandoned structures will enhance thelocal context in various aspects. Finally, conservation programmes will give potentialbenefits to the Maltese islands. Giving back these historically significant monuments to thegeneral public will aid the Maltese islands economy.
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Cuperschmid, Ana Regina Mizrahy, Márcio Minto Fabricio, and Júlio César Franco. "HBIM Development of A Brazilian Modern Architecture Icon: Glass House by Lina Bo Bardi." Heritage 2, no. 3 (July 12, 2019): 1927–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage2030117.
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Lina Bo Bardi’s Glass House (Casa de Vidro) is a National Historic Landmark designed and built in the late 1940s in São Paulo, Brazil. The house is one of the symbols of modern Brazilian mid-century architecture. It is a historiographical reference of the history of modern architecture in Brazil. This article reports the experience, outcomes, challenges, benefits, and limitations of the Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) process. The HBIM was developed for Lina’s Glass House considering the following steps: modeling planning; data acquisition; model elaboration; recording of pathologies and damage; data management; documentation process. The HBIM developed includes historical information and geometric data from direct measurements, laser scanning, photographic survey, and pathologies documentation. The model allows professionals responsible for architecture, conservation, and restoration to access integrated information on projects and the current condition of the buildings easily and quickly. Good precision was achieved for important building elements, contributing to maintenance and restoration actions. This experience allowed the development of an integrated workflow of activities for collecting, processing, recording, and managing information that may serve as a baseline for future projects for the documentation of modernist buildings.
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Shabani, Amirhosein, Ali Alinejad, Mohammad Teymouri, André Nascimento Costa, Mahgol Shabani, and Mahdi Kioumarsi. "Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Strengthening of Heritage Timber Buildings: A Review." Buildings 11, no. 12 (December 18, 2021): 661. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings11120661.
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Recent studies highlight the potential impact of earthquakes on cultural heritage sites and monuments, which in turn yield significant adverse impacts on economies, politics, and societies. Several aspects such as building materials, structural responses, and restoration strategies must be considered in the conservation of heritage structures. Timber is an old organic construction material. Most of the historic timber structures were not designed to withstand seismic forces; therefore, the seismic vulnerability assessment of heritage timber structures in areas with high seismic hazard is essential for their conservation. For this purpose, different strategies for the numerical modeling of heritage timber buildings have been developed and validated against tests results. After performing seismic analysis using detailed analytical methods and predicting the susceptible structural components, strengthening techniques should be utilized to mitigate the risk level. To this aim, various methods using wooden components, composite material, steel components, SMA etc., have been utilized and tested and are reviewed in this study. There are still some gaps, such as full-scale numerical modeling of strengthened buildings and investigating the soil–structure interaction effects on the seismic behavior of buildings that should be investigated.
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Saelzer-Canouet, Gerardo, David Campusano-Brown, and Pablo Gómez-Alvial. "Historic timber buildings restored for public purposes in Southern Chile. A critical analysis and an approach to a cultural landscape." Arquitecturas del Sur 40, no. 62 (July 31, 2022): 94–123. http://dx.doi.org/10.22320/07196466.2022.40.062.06.
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The objective of this paper is to update and summarize the arguments behind the Integrated Heritage Rehabilitation (IHR) for Wooden Cities methodology. Building in the Coastal Temperate Rainforest ecoregion relied on native species, and is still characteristic of the towns in southern Chile, including the city of Valdivia. However, the historic town’s urban fabric is vulnerable to natural disasters and neoliberal market practices. Regulations and instruments for architectural restoration hinder IHR since their primary focus lies in social sciences, excluding the fundamental architectonic technical aspects, as well as a broader understanding of the context. Through an analysis of a set of historic buildings restored with public funds, the relationship between social sciences, engineering, architecture, and the theories of public use and landscape is patent. It is evident that there is a need to establish effective practices to extend the service life of buildings through cultural heritage management. Eight key points were identified, that connect history with the material conditions, which today are lacking in the Chilean Public Service. For the restoration processes to be integrated, evaluations must include new dimensions, such as the economic relationship and the material or tangible management, as well as the integration with the surrounding original architectural identity and the ease with which it can be culturally associated. From the harmonization of these eight points within the heritage regulatory framework, an improvement of the integrated rehabilitation of heritage buildings in the southern Chilean towns is expected, with priority given to timber conservation and public contribution.