Before and after SAHC: A journey into Historic Buildings
Ever since my MSc Dissertation, I have been fascinated by historic buildings. When I applied to the SAHC master’s program, I was at a pivotal point in my...
Ever since my MSc Dissertation, I have been fascinated by historic buildings. When I applied to the SAHC master’s program, I was at a pivotal point in my...
Abstract Barcelona, located in a region of low-to-moderate seismicity, holds a rich architectural heritage within the Eixample district, notably composed of unreinforced brick masonry buildings. Most of...
Spring 2023 and I had just finished my undergraduate degree in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Finally done, but with head full...
Abstract The conservation of archaeological sites presents unique challenges due to their exposure to environmental factors such as moisture, salts, and temperature fluctuations. This study focuses on...
As a structural engineer from New Zealand with five years of experience in the field of seismic retrofit of existing buildings, I have focused much of my career...
Abstract The Beira Railway Station, completed in 1966, is a landmark of Mozambique’s architectural heritage. It represents the modernist movement adapted to tropical climates and serves as...
There’s something incredibly exhilarating about gaining new knowledge - it’s like lifting a grey veil of dust off your eyes. This feeling has become all too familiar as...
Abstract The Forni-Cerato Villa in Vicenza, attributed to the renowned architect Andrea Palladio, stands as a prime example of 16th-century Venetian architecture and is a UNESCO World...
“I decided to apply to the SAHC Master Course because I am deeply interested in existing building design projects, especially if the structures have a particular architectural and...
The main aim of this Master Dissertation, by the author Dhairya Patel is to gain a better understanding of the behaviour of mixed timber-masonry structures through the case...