A blog about rehabilitation and preservation of historical constructions.

“I see no other place suited well enough to host a program like SAHC”
The moment I arrived in Guimarães, I didn’t at all perceive what is usually referred to as...

Seismic performance of masonry buildings enlarged with additional stories in Barcelona urban centre
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Francesca Marafini is to analyze the impact on...

“SAHC seemed like a dream”
A year on from the beginning of my SAHC experience, I was speaking to some of the...

Numerical safety assessment of earthen structures in La Alhambra, Granada, Spain
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Annalaura Vuoto is to obtain a better understanding...

Safety Assessment of the Archaeological Tunnels in Copán – Honduras
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Felipe Cardoso Vale Pires, is to establish a...

“I feel great to be part of this story”
The choice to pursuing an international Master course years after the end of my bachelor studies was...

Strengthening of Historical Steel Bridges
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Gary Ogden, is to focus on the strengthening...

The impact of SAHC in my life
Deciding to complete a master’s degree in a new country during a pandemic was certainly an interesting...

Safety Assessment of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Giacomo Destro Bisol, is to assess the safety...

My experience studying at SAHC
Before I arrived in Guimarães in September, I was feeling a huge mix of emotions. Although I...