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Preventive conservation:a concept suited to the conservation of earthen-architectural heritage?
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe), 2012
The concept of preventive conservation (PC) is relatively old, as the term was already in use as early as the end of the 19 th century. As the definition implies, the theory of preventive conservation was developed mainly in the context of work on movable heritage. Yet the concept appears to be equally applicable to built heritage, and more specifically to earthen-architectural heritage whose basic raw material is usually fragile by nature and in some circumstances, can decay relatively fast. Though earthen architecture is varied, one of its characteristics is that for each typology, there is always a specific way of ensuring durability or minimizing the risk of damage. This is achieved by implementing a variety of measures that depend on the physical, economic and social context of the site. What is interesting is that all of these measures are aimed at protecting and extending the life expectancy of the structures in question, thus linking them to the concept of preventive conservation. This leads to the conclusion that preventive conservation is by its very nature a concept well adapted to earthen structures. Taking into account climate change, which brings about unusual situations, reinforces the suitability of the concept, which allows us to anticipate natural disaster. This paper examines the suitability and limits of applying the concept of PC in the conservation of earthen architecture through theoretical analysis and practical examples. It concludes with recommendations for its adoption, taking into account intrinsic specificities, and both the tangible and intangible values of the heritage being considered for conservation.
Conservation of Historic Buildings
he primary motive for historical restoration is always the Education. And to let everyone visualize the culture, society and tradition of place. The preservation safeguards the community and its heritage and make it uncommitted for communal and educational activities. The preservation shows that how much far we have travelled and travelling from where towards which direction. This can be better understood if categorized under 'economic’, 'cultural', and 'environmental', although they are not mutually exclusive and indeed, they are often interlocked. The melodic theme to introduce research paper is to concentrate the attention towards the preservation of the historic buildings to save cultural and traditional values and find out the construction techniques and materials for its best survival.
Defining Criteria for Intervention in Earthen Built Heritage Conservation
International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 2012
This article examines the criteria for the procedural process that is applied to prevent decay in earthen built heritage conservation, referred to as intervention. When defining criteria for intervention, it was necessary first to establish what needs are required to be addressed and then to define a methodology of intervention while considering indicators of quality and indicators of best practice. The aim is to contribute to a successful conservation approach, in order to better address threats. The research methodology of this investigation was based in a case study strategy using qualitative methods. Data were collected using documentary, questionnaire and interview methods from three sources, the case studies, the stakeholders and a selected group of international key-experts in earthen built heritage conservation. Seven key components were identified for the methodology of intervention and the criteria for intervention were examined through three types of approach: descriptive, evaluative, and prescriptive A serious lack of understanding was found among experts in conservation of the meaning and need for a methodology of intervention in conservation and the meaning or need for devising criteria for conservation intervention.
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT: PRESERVATION PRINCIPLES
V International Seminar on Urban Conservation, 2007, Recife. Changing Role and Relevance of Urban Conservation Charters. Recife: Centro de Estudos Avançados da Conservação Integrada (CECI), 2007. v.1.
The aim of this paper is to study the development of the contemporary international approach concerning the preservation of the historic environment of monuments. In order to investigate the outlines of the development and the meaning of landscape context, this paper begins studying the role of the debate, presented in the general report by Raymond Lamaire, in the proceedings of the Second International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments (first section report "Monuments of man", 1972) and the article 6 of its official document, the Venice Charter (International Committee of Monuments and Sites/ICOMOS, 1964). The challenge of reproaching the concepts of landscape context, surroundings, ensembles and historic environment would be the task of two recent documents: the Xi-an Declaration (ICOMOS, 2005) and the Vienna Memorandum (UNESCO, 2005). These reviews expand beyond the original principles, giving a new subtlety to the concept of historic environment. The current notion of the historic environment is understood along with their physical and visual attributes, but as the interaction among the setting, the natural landscape, the social practices and the sense of place. This paper concludes that the historic environment becomes an important attribute to the authenticity, when we consider the preservation of historic buildings. Therefore the historic environment demands a careful consideration and approach, though the understanding of it´s substance, limits, dimensions and heritage management.
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The safeguarding of the spirit of place depends on the connection between people and their heritage. Maintenance and monitored based preventive preservation involves more people and local craftsmen in the process. The paper investigates some examples of different implementations of maintenance services in Europe according to the Dutch model of Monumentenwacht, namely in Belgium, in Denmark and in Hungary. Their role as stimulator of enhancement of traditional crafts is examined, as they are considered to contribute to preservation of local intangible heritage and to community involvement. The role of such organisations as (independent) supporters to heritage owners or site managers is highlighted.
Built Heritage Conservation and Ecologically Sustainable Development
The Heritage Council, 2012
The paper explores the contribution that the conservation of the built heritage makes to environmentally sustainable development. 'The most environmentally benign building is the one that need not be built because it already exists'. It considers existing buildings as a material resource of often irreplaceable materials, and as accruing environmental wisdom, often now forgotten, as well as stabilizing the image of places for people. It notes the local and person-based economic benefits of skilled conservation work.
After conservation : let building tell its own story
ABSTRACT: Every building has its own story. In the case of conservation we have to find a new function to keep the building alive, but it’s observed that, some new functions given to the buildings can never fit the existing building. The facades can be perfect in details but the prob- lem is with the harmony of planning and the programme of the existing building and the addi- tions. It should has been questioned that ‘why do we conserve the historical buildings?’ So we have to turn back to the beginning of the conservation. The other important question is based on to remember the principles of the conservation, ‘How shall we conserve?’ With all the answers of the questions above, in the paper two examples of conservated buildings from Istanbul, are compared with each other and the selected buildings are examined due to the functions given to them.
Factors for effective conservation and management of historic buildings
African Journal of Design and Construction - AJDC, 2007
Human association with buildings is vital for the symbolic significance of the urban scape to be manifest. Such an association provides identity and stability to the urban dwellers. It is necessary therefore to retain edifices that over time have become embedded into the psyche of a people. This need presumes a recognition, both formal and informal of the import of such buildings. Conservation of buildings in the City of Nairobi has nevertheless not quite taken root, and is often misconstrued to signify backwardness, and opposition to change or modernization. It is also apparent that the entire concept and practice of conservation, as well as its legislative structure are either ill understood or ineptly set up. Historic buildings of cultural and emotional use value in the city then continue in their natural downward spiral of degeneration, unabated. This study sets forth to explore the specific status, type, and nature of historic buildings, their value to society, and the factors that have led to their present degeneration. An environmental behaviour driven sample survey design was adopted for use here, with buildings being selected as case studies, using judgmental sampling. This allowed for attention to be focused on particular edifices that were adjudged to have historic, cultural, and emotional use value to the urban society. Information obtained was analysed for trends, using a suitable complement of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The study found out that the current woes afflicting historic buildings were first due to institutional shortfalls of the form of neglect from the authorities, fragmentation of those departments in charge, and obsolete laws. Then there were financial constrains arising from loss of the economic value of historic buildings. A general ignorance of the importance of these buildings by the public and a general erosion of cultural, artistic, architectural, and religious significance or historic buildings completed the gamut of socio-cultural concerns. It was apparent that pressure for more intense and presumably profitable development, coupled with inundation from emerging popular building styles bore down ominously on deteriorated building of significant heritage. From this study, it is clear that there is need for experts to guide society in exploring contemporary concepts in conservation in order to recapture the heritage, for the present and future generations. A statement of cultural significance needs to be established for the historic buildings. Various short-term measures, ranging from the review of existing efforts and mobilization of public awareness campaigns, legislation and status, use of updated techniques of conservation, additional awareness in conservation, need to be instituted, in order to reclaim the former lofty position of historic buildings in the city. Keywords: Conservation, Historic, Monumental, Management, and Curatorial.
Degradation of Cultural Heritage Buildings
PROCEEDING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING, 2020
Preservation of cultural heritage buildings is an action in maintaining the sustainability of architectural diversity in Indonesia. Indonesia, which is a former colony of the European nation, certainly has cultural ties with European nations who have inhabited this country, where during these times, Europeans will experience a natural adaptation process which indirectly brings their culture into Indonesia, especially the city of Surakarta, one of which is in its architectural form. In the process of adaptation, a cultural assimilation occurred which caused European buildings in Indonesia to have different characteristics from European buildings in Europe. With the independence of the Indonesian nation, the ownership and function of these buildings were transferred, either to the Indonesian government or to private or individual property. Conservation means all the processes of looking after a place so as to retain its cultural significance. It includes maintenance and may according ...
Sustainable Preservation in the Context of Building Certification Systems
Architectural Sciences and Ecology, 2022
The sustainability approach adopts principles that protect natural resources and try to minimize negative environmental matters. Management strategies are being developed from various approaches and aspects (Beyhan & Ünügür, 2005). One of these management strategies is sustainable certification systems. In order for a building to be called “sustainable”, “green” or “ecological,” there are certification systems that measure the environmental impact and performance of buildings. In the study, the most widely used and developed by different countries, Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Star, and Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE) certification systems were discussed (Alyami & Rezgui, 2012; Sev, 2011; Anbarcı et al., 2012). The study is to ensure the hand down of historical buildings to the next generations with the understanding of sustainable preservation. By doing this, it aims to evaluate the preservation of historical buildings through certification programs to exhibit an environmentalist attitude. Within the framework of this general purpose in the study, among the criteria in the certification systems developed to ensure the sustainability of the buildings, the criteria that are intensely focused (energy, indoor air quality, transport, water, resources and materials, land use, pollution, innovation, and management) have been revealed. At the same time, 15 buildings that are prominent in the world in terms of ecology and sustainability and received awards were selected, and their structural and spatial transformation features were revealed in line with the determined ecological design criteria. In addition, in the study, the importance of exhibiting an ecological approach was emphasized in terms of sustainable preservation in the processes of reuse and restoration of historical buildings.