The precious timber-framed buildings of both China and Japan have been preserved as heritage. Over time, the conservation and restoration of heritage in both countries have gradually matured. The restoration projects in each country are mostly guided by the documents …
Given that building stock plays a crucial role in achieving long-term sustainable goals and in meeting Europe's climate targets, appropriate resources are needed to transform the sector and increase the rate of sustainable renovations. Considering the key role that sustainability …
Cultural value and heritage have been identified as necessary for a sustainable living environment, alongside environmental concern and energy efficiency. In this study, multiple methods, i.e., life cycle assessment, payback, and questionnaires and interviews with tenants, and empirical data from …
Recently, the simulation software (HAM) used for heat and water transport has become a powerful tool for the hygrothermal analysis of building envelopes, particularly for historical buildings. The increased moisture content and poor thermal-insulation properties of historical building materials increase …
Indoor radon (Rn) concentration is pointed out by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the second leading cause of lung cancer. Adopting mitigation measures based on ventilation procedures is an effective solution for most cases. However, the occurrence of abnormal …
Global warming is expected to increase 1.5 °C between 2030 and 2052. This may lead to an increase in building energy consumption. With the changing climate, university campuses need to prepare to mitigate risks with building energy forecasting models. Although …
The development of 100% renewable energy in World Heritage Sites (UNESCO locations) requires specific analysis and design, because of their unique social, historical, and environmental characteristics. The design of these Renewable Energy systems must preserve all their unique Heritage characteristics, …
Heritage architecture, which considers the local climate, building materials, and construction methods, can contribute to the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings. Retrofitting strategies can be applied to existing buildings to improve their energy performance while maintaining or enhancing their …
In the context of the current energy crisis and climate change, the importance of discussions on how to incorporate monument protection into sustainable strategies that mitigate the human impact on the environment and implement renewable sources while preserving cultural values …
The natural moisture condensation is considered an important decay factor for stone relics. If protection is only concerned with the conditions under which water forms on the surface, it can cause liquid water to form inside the stone relics over …