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 Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Finally done, but with head full...
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 such as moisture, salts, and temperature fluctuations. This study focuses on...
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 retrofit of existing buildings, I have focused much of my career...
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 represents the modernist movement adapted to tropical climates and serves as...
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 off your eyes. This feeling has become all too familiar as...
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 prime example of 16th-century Venetian architecture and is a UNESCO World...
Structural transformations: My SAHC adventure
“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 behaviour of mixed timber-masonry structures
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...
My SAHC scientific journey
It was first in 2010 that I found the SAHC Masters on the internet when searching about masonry structures. I was really astonished because what I wanted had...
The lab, the lessons, and the legacy
I have always been amazed by the buildings and wanted to be a part of the team that is designing them. The process seemed exciting, but at...