The term substitute materials is used to describe building materials that have the potential to match the appear-ance, physical properties, and related attributes of historic materials well enough to make them alternatives for use in current preservation practice when historic materials require replacement.
The evaluation of heritage materials remains a critical challenge within circular economy frameworks, where existing approaches primarily focus on technical and environmental performance while neglecting cultural, historical, and contextual dimensions. This study proposes a Building Heritage Material Passport (BHMP)-based multi-criteria decision-support framework that operates at the material ...
In this context, the use of multi-criteria approaches helps to synthesise stakeholders' preferences based on multiple and conflicting criteria, with the aim of promoting sustainable solutions for the restoration and valorisation of valuable architectural assets. To this end, we characterise the Historical heritage - MultiCriteria Decision Method (H-MCDM), an analysis and evaluation tool aimed ...
Abstract: This paper proposes a theoretical framework that integrates Heritage Building Information Management (HBIM) with Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques, to improve decision-making processes in the field of heritage conservation. The proposed framework employs the detailed semantic and geometric data provided by HBIM to evaluate and prioritize conservation strategies based ...
The purpose of this guide is to provide information on the variety of cleaning methods and materials that are available for use on the exterior of heritage masonry buildings, and to provide guidance in selecting the most appropriate method or combination of methods.
Material Compatibility Assessment. Different heritage building materials require different gel formulations and application techniques. Limestone, sandstone, marble, brick, and metal surfaces each present unique considerations for gel adhesion, longevity, and removal if necessary.
The Criteria for Selection To be included on the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria.
