Microclimate Field Survey in Arwad Island, Syria (original) (raw)

Springer eBooks, 2019

Abstract

This chapter presents a simple step in the Zoom in method. It highlights and investigates the thermal environment of two typical defensive stone heritage buildings, the citadel and tower in Arwad Island, that have been reused as museums. The heat and humidity harm the building materials and the exhibits and cause discomfort and visible damage, presented by the green stains and mold on the walls, especially on the ground floor. The study adopted data collections, analyzed a series of field measurements of the summer hygrothermal parameters, and interviewed local residents to identify the characteristics of the historical buildings and to complete an indoor thermal investigation. This chapter aims to study the current built environment and provides essential datasets of the microclimate factors of the built heritage as a potential risk for conservation, and to explore the appropriate control strategies to achieve climate management during the hot season and within the tight budgets of museums and historic buildings.

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