A blog about rehabilitation and preservation of historical constructions.
My SAHC year: 1 day at a time
Spring 2023 and I had just finished my undergraduate degree in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering at...
Influence of Ambient Conditions on Building Materials: Study of Material Degradation in the Archaeological Areas of Prague Castle
Abstract The conservation of archaeological sites presents unique challenges due to their exposure to environmental factors...
Bridging engineering and heritage: my journey with SAHC
As a structural engineer from New Zealand with five years of experience in the field of seismic...
Contributions for a Conservation Management Plan for the Beira Railway Station, Mozambique
Abstract The Beira Railway Station, completed in 1966, is a landmark of Mozambique’s architectural heritage. It...
Unveiling New Perspectives: My Experience at SAHC
There’s something incredibly exhilarating about gaining new knowledge - it’s like lifting a grey veil of dust...
Numerical Assessment for the Structural Improvement of Palladio’s Forni-Cerato Villa in Vicenza (Italy)
Abstract The Forni-Cerato Villa in Vicenza, attributed to the renowned architect Andrea Palladio, stands as a...
Structural transformations: My SAHC adventure
“I decided to apply to the SAHC Master Course because I am deeply interested in existing building...
The behaviour of mixed timber-masonry structures
The main aim of this Master Dissertation, by the author Dhairya Patel is to gain a better...
MASONRY ARCH BRIDGES AND ANALYSIS METHODS
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Lucy Jane Davis is to provide correction factors...
My SAHC scientific journey
It was first in 2010 that I found the SAHC Masters on the internet when searching about...