One year of SAHC as an opportunity of discernment
I made the decision to apply to the SAHC Master Program because in my past experience as an architect specialized in conservation I felt the necessity of having...
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How SAHC Enhanced My Career
As I wrapped up my undergraduate degree in civil engineering, I began to look for an advanced degree program that would supplement my knowledge in structures and propel...
An amazing experience with SAHC
As I was a student in a French Engineering School, I started to work on projects related to historical buildings. Masonry was an attractive mystery to me and...
Seismic Assessment of Ancient Water Towers in Roman Pompeii
Masonry is the main constructive typology in the historical structures. The most of the historic masonry heritage was designed and constructed without any considerations for their dynamic performance...
10 Impressive Ancient Structures in Asia
It's impossible to stay indifferent contemplating an ancient Asian temple. There is something magical about the religious buildings in Asia. A strong spiritual presence combined with impressive architecture...
Meet the baby Taj Mahal in Agra – The Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb
Agra in India is known all over the world for its famous monument Taj Mahal, an immense mausoleum of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648 by order...
Why engineers need to know construction history?
Anamnesis, description, examination, diagnosis, therapy Some years ago my doctor asked me what I did. I said that what I did was similar to what he did except...
Tiwanaku: the Ruins of an Empire
This pre-Columbian archaeological site is located in the department of La Paz in Bolivia and it's one of the most important symbols of the Inca empire. This unique...
Conserving the Bagan built heritage
Bagan (Myanmar) presents more than 3000 temples. In this article, we will look to the evaluation of the seismic performance of a temple of Bagan, namely the Loka-Hteik-Pan temple...
Latin America’s 5 Most Historic Buildings
Latin America hides fabulous secrets and magical places that everyone should see at least once during their lifetime. This place of the world is constituted by several natural...