Preservation Of Historical Sites Research Articles

Cultural Sustainability in the Historic Environment: An Application of Structural Functionalism Theory

ABSTRACT Approaches to cultural sustainability in the historic environment aims to recognise and leverage their inherent cultural potential. Historic areas have been the focus of increased attention due to their significant cultural capacity compared to other urban areas. This study aims to develop a conceptual model for cultural sustainability in historic environments, using Structural Functionalism Theory as its analytical framework. Cultural sustainability is conceptualised as a comprehensive construct, with its components drawn from various charters, declarations, and international protocols related to the preservation of historic sites, established by organisations like the Organisation of World Heritage Cities, UNESCO, and ICOMOS since the 1990s. Some components have also been chosen based on prior research. Through documentary research and literature reviews, the functions of each component are aligned with Structural Functionalism Theory. The research results offer a detailed analysis of the cultural sustainability system. In this framework, symbolic capital, cultural neighbourhoods, authenticity, and value serve the functions of adaptation, goal attainment, integrity, and latent pattern maintenance, respectively. This analysis follows the principles of the Structural Functionalism Theory by examining the distinct functions and roles of these components at the secondary level. The historic environment of Dardasht provides a practical example where the model has been applied.

Effects of water conservancy-project policies on lake ecology, rural economy, leisure-environment development, and local young people’s willingness to engage in leisure activities

Context No consensus has yet been formed on project development in lake-water conservancy on aspects such as lake quality, ecological environment, rural economy, social culture, leisure living environment and leisure aspirations due to the current lack of comprehensive discussion. Aims This study mainly uses the case of Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan to verify the impact of lake-tourism optimisation and water-conservancy projects on the rural economy, water quality, ecology and sustainable development of tourism for local young people in the area around the lake. Methods We employed open-sampling questionnaires and semistructured interviews to collect data and conducted multivariate analysis. Key results The study investigated the hypothesis that optimising water-conservancy projects for lake tourism creates a stable leisure and tourism environment in rural areas, enhances visibility, and increases emotional exchanges and the preservation of historic sites. However, problems such as excessive tourism waste and a lack of public facilities negatively affect local young consumers’ willingness to engage in tourism activities. Conclusions Improving problems in the villages, ecology and natural environment surrounding lakes that are being conserved can increase young local individuals’ willingness to engage in and share experiences of tourism activities. Implications If the local government can improve the issues of protected villages, ecology and the natural environment around the lake, it can increase the willingness of local young people to participate in and share their experiences in tourism activities.

‘But there’s no history here!’: children, heritage education, and the BBC Broadcasts for Schools, 1924–45

Abstract The BBC offered broadcasts for schools almost from its inception; a significant strand of this programming focussed on teaching children about the material remains of the past in their own localities. Employing an impressive roster of historians, writers, and educationalists, the BBC experimented with innovative formats to engage children with what we would now call ‘heritage’. In Scotland first, then England and Wales, programmes aimed to construct national identities on the basis of children’s aural encounters with specific historical sites and artefacts. Young listeners were encouraged to become ‘heritage makers’ themselves, investigating their historical environments, collecting local stories, archiving objects, writing guidebooks. While at first, these programmes seem largely concerned with the preservation of historic sites from the encroachment of modernity, gradually the localized remains of the past were used more explicitly as a means of moulding citizenship in the nation’s youth. The Second World War gave this nation-building programming a new urgency, while post-War broadcasts challenged children to use their historical environments as a basis for building better places for the future. Analysing broadcasts from the 1920s to the 1940s, this article shows how this local history, ‘Rural Environment’ and ‘Regional Survey’ school’s programming constitutes an overlooked chapter in the history of the BBC’s attempts to reach and influence new audiences. It argues that these broadcasts pioneered new ways of deploying place-based history to fashion future citizens, anticipating the educative function that has now become an expected part of the heritage provision.

Rediscovering the Cultural Identity of the City Lucknow: Placemaking in Architecture

Cultural Heritage influences a city's development and growth trends. The preservation of historic sites, architecturalcharacter, and cultural areas can considerably boost tourism, property values, and a city's overall image. Lucknow, UttarPradesh's capital, is an excellent illustration of how cultural heritage has had a significant impact on modern urbanization.The city's rich cultural legacy and traditions are intertwined with its economic fabric. This research dives into Lucknow'sspatial expansion during the last century, including the growth of its surrounding districts. The approach used in this studyincluded a thorough review of past studies as well as an analysis of Google Earth maps to analyze the area in question.Furthermore, the study uses relevant case studies from other heritage cities to assess best practices. One of the paper'sprimary findings is the importance of architecture and placemaking in cultural resurgence. Preserving and supportingcultural infrastructure can have a substantial impact.

Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) Survey and Building Information Modeling (BIM) of The Edmund Pettus Bridge: A Case Study

Abstract. The comprehensive digital documentation of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, a symbol of the American Civil Rights Movement located in Selma, Alabama, serves as an example of integrating Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies for the conservation of heritage infrastructure. This study aimed to employ advanced TLS and other Reality Capture (RC) techniques to generate a high-resolution, three-dimensional representation of the bridge, thereby aiding in its structural assessment and preservation. Utilizing TLS alongside 360-degree photography and UAV surveys, the project achieved detailed coverage of the bridge's architectural and structural features. The data collected was processed into a BIM model using Autodesk Revit, offering comprehensive analysis and preservation planning. The findings from this research highlighted previously undetected areas of material degradation and structural vulnerabilities, emphasizing the value of TLS and BIM in revealing critical insights into the condition of heritage structures. This project preserved the digital memory of an iconic Civil Rights landmark and set a framework for applying digital documentation technologies in heritage infrastructure conservation. The success of this methodology offers a valuable precedent for future conservation efforts, showcasing how RC technologies can enhance the preservation of historical sites and ensure their legacy is maintained for future generations.

Tracing the History of Tun Sri Lanang in Samalanga Bireuen, Aceh: The Intersection of Arabic Language Science, Management, and Communication

This article documents archaeological research on the historical site of Tun Sri Lanang in Samalanga District, Bireuen Regency. The research aims to excavate and understand the historical heritage associated with an important figure in local history. Excavation methods and artifact analysis were used to reveal the historical aspects associated with this site, accompanied by interview methods. This activity illustrates the efforts to trace the history of Tun Sri Lanang by using the approach of Arabic linguistics to understand texts and historical sources, the application of management principles in the management and preservation of historical sites, and communication strategies to promote and increase public awareness of the historical and cultural value of the site.

The assessment of soundscape quality in historic urban parks: A case study of El-Goli Park of Tabriz, Iran

The preservation of historic sites requires a multisensory approach, in which sound plays an important role. A good acoustic environment could contribute to the aesthetic, ecological, and cultural improvement of historic sites, as well as increase visitor attendance with their surroundings. Due to the unique spatial qualities and social-cultural distinctions of these locations, it seems essential to consider the inherent differences in their soundscapes. The hypothesis of this study is to assess the interrelationships between soundscape evaluations and environmental indicators including visual quality and overall impression as well as the related semantic attributes. The historic El-Goli Park of Tabriz, which is in a semi-natural environment, was evaluated as the field study. Field measurements at sampled locations were conducted to record sound pressure levels (SPL) to generate sound maps. At the same time, a questionnaire survey was used for the subjective assessment of soundscape quality. The main results are as follows: 1. Natural sounds (birds and water) and human sounds (voices and footsteps) are the sounds primarily perceived as dominant and pleasant. 2. For a selected location, the higher the percentage of visitors reporting a pleasant sound (mainly natural sounds), the higher the reported soundscape quality, visual quality, and overall impression. 3. Among the social/demographic/behavioral factors considered, “age” and “time period during a day of visit” were associated with soundscape perception. These results may be helpful for the soundscape of historic city parks and will offer helpful insights into landscape policy and regional acoustic environment planning.

Historical Real Estate: Market Morality and the Politics of Preservation in the Early United States

Historical Real Estate: Market Morality and the Politics of Preservation in the Early United States

Use of aluminum powder for the development of a sustainable paste used in the restoration of historical monuments

The preservation of historic sites requires the development of sustainable restoration materials.. This work examined the use of aluminum powder as a main component in the manufacturing of environmentally friendly pastes for historical monument repair. These pastes currently present a sustainable remedy by inserting the aluminum powder having special properties such as its light weight and size, resistance to corrosion, and excellent thermal conductivity [1]. By thoroughly examining the mechanical, aesthetic, and sustainability aspects of these materials, this study provides insights into the effectiveness and long-term preservation advantages of aluminum powder-based pastes. Results highlighted that the produced pastes have remarkable mechanical properties, such as high compressive strength, superb adhesion, and dimensional stability. Additionally, they are aesthetically compatible, making it possible to replicate the materials and surface textures of the originals. Aluminum powder-based pastes reduce waste and the carbon footprint of restoration projects from a sustainability standpoint. Case studies that successfully use these pastes in the restoration of historical monuments are included in the publication, showing their efficacy, tenacity, and aesthetic compatibility [1]. All things considered, the incorporation of aluminum powder in environmentally responsible pastes reveals to be a promising development in the preservation and restoration of historical monuments, assuring their preservation for future generations while keeping environmental responsibility.

해방직후 북한의 민주주의 민족문화 건설 방안

This Paper examined the discussions related to making national culture in Seoul and Pyongyang immediately after liberation, and the policy for making democratic national culture of North Korea. Immediately after liberation, left-wing theorists are criticized the chauvinistic view of culture that respects tradition as an obstacle to democracy and social change and risked distorting history and inducing fascism. They insisted on the rejection of national tradition. Cultural figures and communists of North Korea expressed a similar view of culture. However, there were settled more nationalistic model on construction of national culture, in the reality of establishing a people's democratic regime in North Korea. North Korea's policy of democratic national culture had three principles: realizing democratic ideas in the realm of culture, inheriting national cultural traditions, and introducing advanced foreign cultures. North Korea had laid the foundation for the establishment of the national culture by systematically promoting the literary and artistic project, the compilation of national history and language, and the preservation of historic sites.

Inheriting the Stories of Those Who Experienced the Atomic Bombing and the Preservation of Historic Sites Related to the War through Peace Learning: The Development of Peace Learning in the Social Educational Institutions in the City of Hiroshima

Inheriting the Stories of Those Who Experienced the Atomic Bombing and the Preservation of Historic Sites Related to the War through Peace Learning: The Development of Peace Learning in the Social Educational Institutions in the City of Hiroshima

Stewards of Memory: The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Preservation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon ed. by Carol Borchert Cadou

Reviewed by: Stewards of Memory: The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Preservation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon ed. by Carol Borchert Cadou Anna Nau Stewards of Memory: The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Preservation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Edited by Carol Borchert Cadou, with Luke J. Pecoraro and Thomas A. Reinhart. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2018. ISBN: 9780813941516 Hardcover: 280 pages Mount Vernon is known to most Americans as the historic home of the first president of the United States. It is also considered the birthplace of the historic preservation movement in the United States. The continuing legacy of the latter forms the central subject of Stewards of Memory. This diverse collection of eight concise, readable essays by respected scholars and preservation professionals uses Mount Vernon as a case study offering a cross-section of current theories and practices in historic site preservation and management. These include cultural landscape research, digital documentation tools, and the challenges of achieving more inclusive historic interpretation. The book grew out of a 2013 symposium celebrating the 160th anniversary of the purchase of Mount Vernon by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA). As the oldest preservation organization in the United States, the MVLA’s contributions to preservation have been well established. The essays here succeed in presenting a window into the paradigms and practices of current work, as lead editor Carol Borchert Cadou, former Senior Vice-President for Historic Preservation and Collections at Mount Vernon, sets forth in the introduction. But the volume would have benefited from an organization that grouped the essays in such a way as to make those themes more apparent. This shortcoming, however, does not detract from the contribution made by each essay. Together, the essays offer enriching interdisciplinary insight into the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing America’s historic sites and house museums in the twenty-first century. This is facilitated by the contributing authors’ diverse backgrounds that include history, architectural history, historic preservation, architecture, archaeology, and collections management. In the opening essay, “New History in Old Buildings,” Carl R. Lounsbury presents an engaging examination of how historic site research and interpretation has evolved over the last fifty years. The new social history methodologies of the 1960s and 1970s fostered broader definitions of historic and architectural value that moved beyond the early twentieth-century model of commemoration and antiquarianism. Drawing on his own experiences at Colonial Williamsburg and other sites in the southeast, Lounsbury traces how scholars have incorporated advances in archaeology and materials analysis along with more inclusive research and survey practices to reach new understandings of sites like Mount Vernon. This research has in turn revised concepts of early American society. Expanded research methodologies are only one part of the preservationist’s toolbox, as George W. McDaniel demonstrates in his essay on “whole place preservation.” In “Stepping Up and Saving Places,” he examines five cases that illustrate varying degrees of success in the preservation of historic sites and their broader environments, including Mount Vernon and the Ashley River region around Drayton Hall in South Carolina, where McDaniel formerly served as director. He argues that effective preservation demands thoughtful management of change in the landscapes surrounding historic sites through proactive, widespread community support. That support requires strong partnerships and advocacy as well as an understanding of larger economic and social contexts. In his essay entitled “’We Have Done Very Little Investigation There; There Is a Great Deal Yet to Do’,” Luke J. Pecoraro examines another aspect of cultural landscape preservation in a brief summary of past and current “Archaeology of George [End Page 43] Washington’s Mount Vernon.” He presents new efforts to understand and protect the larger cultural landscape of the site—the historic core and the original eight thousand acres—as a means to tell a broader history of its multiple generations of owners, occupants, and uses. This includes a program to document forgotten slave cemeteries using GIS (geographic information system) software to analyze historic maps and visitor accounts as well as continued efforts to protect Mount Vernon’s historic viewshed along the Potomac River. Historians of the American preservation movement may find the essays by Lydia Mattice Brandt and Scott...

Merekonstruksi Sejarah SUB Komandemen Sumatera Selatan

Local history is often underestimated, so many primary sources of history are neglected and damaged. Therefore, the need for the existence of the museum as a container for the preservation of historical sites. For example, the Museum Subkoss Garuda Sriwijaya, which stores objects of community struggle in Southern Sumatera against the Dutch Colonial. However, lack of interest and information so that many collections in the museum are considered as insignificant data. Therefore, the need to reconstruct the history behind the museum collection as a first step. This research uses historical research methods with steps, namely; heuristics, verification, interpretation and historiography. To analyze the data obtained, the archeological approach is used to study historical heritage objects to find the facts behind the objects. The results of this study confirm that this museum building has a long historical value from its function as a government office during the Dutch and Japanese colonial periods and was once a sub -oss headquarters. In the fight against invaders, there are some relics such as the C3082 steam locomotive, Jeep Willys STD 156 car, flat cannon and landmijn. All of these objects have a long history of maintaining independence.
 
 Keywords : Museum, History and Subkoss

Особливості регулювання правомірного використання територій об'єктів нерухомої спадщини історичного центру міста Києва

Ключовою особливістю розвитку держави на світовому рівні є збереження та охорона історичної спадщини. Державне регулювання щодо цього питання в Україні на сьогодні потребує узгодження чинного законодавства про охорону культурної спадщини з міжнародно-правовими стандартами, аналізу та впровадження світового досвіду зі збереження об'єктів нерухомої спадщини та дотримання рекомендацій міжнародних організацій щодо охорони цінних історичних територій у структурі міста. Актуальним є пошук шляхів оптимізації та раціоналізації правового забезпечення державного регулятивного впливу у сфері охорони культурної спадщини. Удосконалення нормативно-правового регулювання сприяє покращенню економічного рівня держави, що водночас, є підґрунтям для раціональної роботи та реалізації функцій державного управління щодо об'єктів історичної нерухомої культурної спадщини. Аналіз сучасного досвіду збереження історичного середовища та формування принципів ревіталізації цінного архітектурно-естетичного історичного ландшафту міста є важливою науковою проблемою, що охоплює як теоретичні, так і практичні особливості розвитку містобудування. Для сучасного стану історичних міст України характерні проблеми, пов'язані зі збереженням об'єктів нерухомої спадщини, що призводить до необхідності удосконалення історико-архітектурної композиції міст та забезпечення неповторності середовища. Об'єкти історичної спадщини періоду раннього та розвиненого Середньовіччя (V-ХХІ ст.) було сформовано в часи, що характеризуються змінами як у глобальному масштабі, так і в окремих містах України. Перетворення у Києві охоплюють політичну, економічну й соціальну сфери суспільного життя, які безперечно впливали на формування інфраструктури міста. Вивчення актуальних підходів до збереження історичних об'єктів, втілення котрих приведе у подальшому до раціонального використання територій та покращення економічного потенціалу, є важливими питаннями розвитку міста. У науковій роботі розгляду підлягають сучасні наукові підходи щодо питань охорони історичного середовища.

Sustainable Improvement of Zeolitic Pyroclastic Soils for the Preservation of Historical Sites

Climate changes are inducing a modification of environmental loads on historical sites, requiring new actions towards their conservation. In the paper, the results of an experimental work on sustainable improvement of a pyroclastic soil belonging to the Orvieto cliff (Central Italy) have been investigated in the perspective of its preservation from degradation. The slightly coherent facies of Orvieto Ignimbrite (pozzolana) was treated with hydrated lime and the subsequent chemo-physical evolution was investigated by means of a multi-scale analysis. The beneficial effects obtained from the improvement in terms of mechanical behaviour were interpreted and correlated to the chemo-physical evolution of the system. Microstructural analyses, X-ray diffractometry, thermo-gravimetric analyses (DTG), SEM observations, mercury intrusion porosimetry performed on raw and treated samples, showed that the pozzolanic reactions develop since the very beginning in the system and that the observed mechanical improvement of the treated soil is mainly due to the formation of calcium silicate hydrates (CSH) and calcium aluminate hydrates (CAH). In the paper, the mechanical improvement is put in evidence by comparing the results of oedometer tests performed on both raw and treated samples.

DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE URBAN TOURISM

This paper aims to explain the importance of creating sustainable urban tourism. The method used is library research. Tourism is a useful activity that can preserve cultural and historical heritage and can prosper society. Throughout history, the city has become the focus of tourism activities, providing accommodation, entertainment and other facilities for tourists. Achieving sustainable urban development requires the preservation of historical sites and cultural structures. By preserving a cultural heritage, and reviving it in a new way, is one form of realization of effective sustainable development.

KÜLTÜREL MİRAS ALANLARININ ALGILANMASINDA BİR YÖNTEM OLARAK DENEYİM ROTALARI: BAYINDIR ÖRNEĞİ

Kulturel mirasimizin onemli bilesenlerinden olan tarihi yerlesimlerin korunmasi, kulturel fiziksel, islevsel, ekonomik ve toplumsal yonleri ile cok girdili bir alandir. Uzerinde bulundugumuz cografyanin cok katmanli kulturel ortami ve bu ortamin sundugu zengin tarihi yapili cevre, farkli donemlerin farkli nitelikteki miras eserlerini bir arada sunmaktadir. Bu kapsamda Anadolu yerlesimlerinin hemen hepsi farkli uygarliklar, farkli topluluklar tarafindan bicimlendirilmis dokulari, anit yapilari ve sivil mimarlik orneklerini icermektedir. Bu alanlarin sahip olduklari degerleri guclendirerek korunabilmesi icin, konuyu bicimlendiren coklu sorgulara yanit verebilecek butuncul bir yaklasim ile ele alinmasi gereklidir. Soz konusu butuncul yaklasimin kurulmasinda onemle ele alinmasi gereken unsurlardan biri kulturel alanlarin bilinirliginin artmasini saglayan kullanici odakli yaklasimlarin olusturulmasidir. Tarihi yerlesimleri konu alan koruma uygulamalarinda siklikla karsilasilan temel sorunlardan biri, alan kullanicisinin icinde yasadigi alani yeterince tanimamasi, tarihi ve kulturel ozelliklerini bilmemesi ve degerli gormemesidir. Oysa tarihi alanlarin surdurulebilir bir anlayis ile korunabilmesi ancak kullanicisinin alanin kulturel varligini sahiplenmesi ile mumkundur. Bu nedenle, tarihi yerlesimleri konu alan butuncul koruma yaklasimlarinda alana deger yukleyen kultur varliklarinin ortaya cikarilmasi, gorunur kilinmasi, alan kullanicisi ve alani deneyimleyen ziyaretciler tarafindan bilinir hale gelmesi, degerinin farkina varilmasi onem tasimaktadir. Tarihi doku ve alanlarin korunmasi surecinde ‘yer’in niteliginin, anlaminin, sahip oldugu kulturel degerlerin bilinirliginin arttirilmasinin onemini esas alan bu calisma, soz konusu tartismalari Bayindir tarihi yerlesimi uzerinden gerceklestirmektedir. Kulturel mirasinin gorunur kilinmasini, alan kullanicisinin yerlesimin niteliklerini ve degerlerini daha iyi tanimasini, ziyaretciler tarafindan yerlesimin bilinirliginin artirilmasini amaclayan calisma, Bayindir yerlesiminin sahip oldugu kulturel mirasin butuncul algilanmasina olanak sunmasi icin deneyim rotalari onermektedir.

Israel at 70: Heritage Preservation and Social Resilience

Israel at 70:Heritage Preservation and Social Resilience Yossi Ben-Artzi (bio) The strength of the State of Israel on its 70th anniversary is generally assessed in such standard terms as security, international status, economics, medicine, science, and social services. Its social strength as a democratic state can be appraised daily in its social security system, control over the Palestinian population in the West Bank, and the tense internal relations between political trends, religious affiliation, gender discrimination, and class stereotypes within Israeli society. The article deals with the cultural component of social resilience, and purports to describe and analyze to what extent Israel at 70 is prepared to look at its distant and recent past with its eyes wide open, in terms of preserving the historical evidence of its tangible heritage. It deals with the issue of preservation of the country's heritage and the readiness of Israel to advance toward maturity as regards this heritage and its role in the current landscape. The opening remarks of the State Comptroller's 2005 report on the preservation of historical sites in Israel, noted: The preservation of buildings and sites of cultural, historical and architectural value attests to the attitude of society toward its past and its values, which are in harmony with the principles of sustainable development, whose purpose is to ensure the preservation of material and spiritual resources for future generations as well. The loss of sites and historical buildings depletes the cargo of collective memory and therefore it is appropriate to preserve them.1 The State Comptroller is mandated to deal with issues related mainly to the existence and/or fulfillment of the provisions of the Fourth Appendix to the Planning and Building Law of 1991, which is erroneously identified as the Law for the Preservation of Sites and is primarily in charge of [End Page 84] the establishment of Preservation Committees and preservation lists in local authorities. This addendum, which at the time of its enactment was applauded by activists lobbying for the preservation of historical sites in Israel, was merely one step toward the development of a policy toward the preservation of sites in Israeli society but did not bring about a fundamental change. Moreover, to this day, in Israel's 70th year, it has no governmental authority comparable to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) or the Nature Conservation and National Parks Authority, which have supervisory and enforcement powers. The time has come to scrutinize the past as a significant factor in shaping the image of Israeli society in the future, to deal with the past of the country and the heritage of all the factors that have shaped its cultural landscapes. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND British rule introduced new notions of conservation of the landscape in general and historical sites, especially in Jerusalem, in particular. However, the British were fully aware that the Holy Land was replete with ancient remains that they could not protect. As early as December 1918, the military command issued an "Antiquities Ordinance", and in October 1920, the Civil Administration established by virtue of the Mandate issued a similar order. Soon after, the "Department of Antiquities" was set up. The State of Israel followed their example, and in 1978 enacted a new and more advanced law, which granted the IAA extensive powers and improved methods of enforcement. This Authority also initiates the rehabilitation of antiquities sites and their integration into national parks as well-maintained tourism and study locations. The Antiquities Law is based on the definition of an antiquity as an asset made before 1700 ce or a zoological or botanical relic dating back as far as the year 1300 ce. Thus, this law did not cover any structure or other human action affecting the landscape after 1700 and exposed the entire built heritage of the past 300 years to disrepair and destruction, and to absolute dependence on the 1965 Planning and Building Law, and its substantive conception was regulatory; that is, the regulation of physical planning in Israel by creating a planning mechanism, the issuance of permits and authorizations for construction, road works, and infrastructure. In contrast to the Antiquities Law on structures of historical value, it exposed [End...

Application of electroosmosis and monitoring for the management of geotechnical processes in underground construction

A new concept for the selection of rational construction and engineering parameters for the building of large deep set edifices is set out for an environment where the requirements on preservation of historical sites and rational usage of land in big cities and growing more taxing Based on the proposed geotechnical model and the assessment of the results of quantitative modelling research and experiments a number of techniques have been developed intended to optimise the technological modes of construction under adverse urban conditions involving hard to handel soils and constrained urban ambience

STRATEGIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF BUILT HERITAGE LINKED TO MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING. CASE STUDY OF THE SAN ROQUE NEIGHBORHOOD, CUENCA, ECUADOR

Abstract. The rehabilitation of heritage sites, as well as the implementation of monitoring and control strategies is fundamental for its conservation. In the case of Cuenca, a World Heritage City, a maintenance campaign in the traditional neighborhood of San Roque was carried out in 2014. The objective was to undertake maintenance actions on roofs and façades as well as on elements at risk. The campaign process was developed keeping in mind the cycle or phases of preventive conservation: anamnesis, diagnosis, therapy and control (ICOMOS, 2003). At the end of the maintenance campaign an impact assessment was undertaken and monitoring tools were handed out to the community in order to strengthen the citizen participation in the preservation of built heritage. The experience of the maintenance campaign unveiled a series of lessons that have been evaluated in the present investigation, being the main objective the strengthening of the processes of governance and documentation through the formulation of strategies inherent to the maintenance of heritage buildings. In this process it is shown that the participation of citizens is a strategic factor for the sustainable development of maintenance campaigns, which allow for the preservation of historical sites for future generations.