The Fire in Barcelona’s Santa Maria del Mar
Santa Maria del Mar is a sandstone masonry gothic basilica located in the historic district of Barcelona. In 1936, during the Spanish Civil War, anarchist set the pews...
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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...
What is it like to be a SAHC student?
SAHC classes start in September and finishes at the end of March, with one course per month, which goes from structural analysis and seismic engineering to materials, strengthening...
How to manage and mitigate disaster risk in urban areas?
The importance of risk mitigation in urban conservation Risk mitigation is assumed today as a top priority in the international political agenda. Recent natural disasters raised the awareness...
The Portico of Glory
The Portico of the Glory in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a monument of the Romanesque style, created by Mestre Mateus, in the 12th century. Presently the...
8 Tallest Cathedrals in the World
8. St Paul’s Cathedral The St Paul's Cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks of London. With 111 metres (365 ft) high, it was the tallest building...
Portugal in the World: World Heritage of Portuguese Origin
Following the "Discoveries", Portugal left a legacy on three continents - Africa, America and Asia - leaving an important legacy of Portuguese culture to other peoples and territories....