“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 a “cultural shock”, as I was already familiar with Portugal and...
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 the seismic performance of the historical buildings of the Eixample district...
“SAHC seemed like a dream”
A year on from the beginning of my SAHC experience, I was speaking to some of the amazing friends I made during my adventures in conservation, and we...
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 of the structural and seismic behaviour of the rammed earth structures...
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 basis for further development of the safety assessment of the archaeological...
“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 a tough choice, but the payoff given by SAHC was terrific....
Strengthening of Historical Steel Bridges
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Gary Ogden, is to focus on the strengthening of historical steel bridges with an emphasis on the use of...
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 choice, yet I could not be happier with my experience as...
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 of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran. Shah Mosque ...
My experience studying at SAHC
Before I arrived in Guimarães in September, I was feeling a huge mix of emotions. Although I was excited to begin a new journey, I was nervous about...