Restoration Of Architecture Research Articles

572 Utility of Split Night Polysomnograms in Children

Abstract Introduction Overnight in-lab polysomnograms (PSG) are the gold standard for diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing in children. As the wait time for adenotonsillectomy (T & A) at our institution was several months, we implemented split night PSGs with positive airway pressure (PAP) during the initial diagnostic PSG if AHI>30 (Emergency SNPSG). Planned SNPSG were performed on children who are undergoing PSG after T & A, eliminating follow-up titration PSG if the PSG is positive for OSA (residual AHI>10/hour). We present data on the outcomes of the SNPSG. Methods Retrospective chart review of consecutive SNPSGs done over last 2 years at our institution was performed. Data on SNPSGs (planned or emergency), age, sex, diagnostic study duration, diagnostic study AHI, PAP pressure and subsequent PAP adherence were collected. Data on sleep efficiency, arousal, sleep architecture, REM sleep were compared between diagnostic and titration part of the SNPSG. Study was considered successful if patient was able to tolerate PAP during titration and also if adherent to PAP at follow up. Results 48 studies met the criteria for SNPSG, with 60% of SNPSG being emergency SNPSG with AHI>30. Our cohort’s age ranged from 2–18 years (median age 8 years); 33 were males. Majority of the emergency SNPSG were in younger children (80% < 5 years), 75% of them continued to use PAP (mostly CPAP) until T & A with wait time being more than 3 months. Average wait time for T & A was 4 months. 25% of patients continued to use PAP following T & A as residual AHI was >10/hour. 98% of the patients were able to tolerate PAP during titration section with restoration of sleep architecture including REM with reduction in AHI, arousals and improved sleep efficiency. Bilevel PAP was used in 10% of patients in mostly planned SNPSG. Conclusion SNPSG can be implemented with fair degree of success during initial PSG with PAP used until T & A is performed. Planned SNPSG are also useful with residual severe OSA eliminating need for subsequent titration study. When indicated, 75% of our cohort continued to use PAP with fair adherence (>70% nightly use) following SNPSG. Support (if any):

Heart Regeneration in the Leopard Gecko ( Eublepharis macularius ): a Comparison of Spontaneous Repair and Regrowth Following Two Different Injury Models

Across vertebrates, non-lethal injuries to the heart are resolved in one of two ways: scar formation or regeneration. Injury to the mammalian heart results in the permanent loss of contractile muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) and formation of a non-contractile fibrous scar. In contrast, species such as zebrafish and salamander are capable regenerating damaged or lost cardiomyocytes, thus restoring heart function. Previous work has shown that the cellular processes involved in heart regeneration, such as cell death and proliferation, appear to be conserved across teleost fish and salamanders. Whether similar the cellular processes are involved in heart regeneration in reptiles remains largely unexplored. Here, we characterize heart regeneration in the lizard Eublepharis macularius (the leopard gecko, hereafter ‘gecko’), following two different injury models: a physical puncture (cardiocentesis) and a cryolesion. Cardiocentesis is a penetrating wound that creates a small-scale lesion as a needle passed through the body wall into the heart ventricle. A cryolesion requires opening the body cavity to expose the heart, and then placing a pre-cooled probe directly on the ventricle. This results in the destruction of ~30% of the ventricle. Both injury models were tolerated by geckos, and normal movement and feeding behaviours were resumed within days. To characterize the cellular events involved in heart repair, we used serial histology and immunostaining for markers of cell death (Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling) or cell proliferation (proliferating cell nuclear antigen), each with markers for cardiomyocytes (alpha-smooth muscle actin, myosin heavy chain), and fibroblasts/endocardial cells (Vimentin). Within the first 1-3 days, both injury models are characterized by localized cell death and a loss in cardiomyocytes at the wound site. Over the next two weeks, injured hearts no longer show evidence of cell death. Simultaneously, there is an increase in cell proliferation by populations of cardiomyocytes bordering the wound site and by non-cardiomyocytes within the wound bed itself. Cardiocentesis injuries were resolved within 14 days, while cryoinjuries were resolved within 60 days. Ultimately, both injury models demonstrate the return of mature cardiomyocytes and the near-perfect restoration of the original architecture of the ventricular wall. Overall, our findings reveal that the cellular responses involved in gecko heart regeneration are conserved across different injury models but the duration of repair varies with the magnitude of the injury.

Functionalizing biomaterials to promote neurovascular regeneration following skeletal muscle injury.

During embryogenesis, blood vessels and nerves develop with similar branching structure in response to shared signaling pathways guiding network growth. With both systems integral to physiological homeostasis, dual targeting of blood vessels and nerves to promote neurovascular regeneration following injury is an emerging therapeutic approach in biomedical engineering. A limitation to this strategy is that the nature of cross talk between emergent vessels and nerves during regeneration in an adult is poorly understood. Following peripheral nerve transection, intraneural vascular cells infiltrate the site of injury to provide a migratory pathway for mobilized Schwann cells of regenerating axons. As Schwann cells demyelinate, they secrete vascular endothelial growth factor, which promotes angiogenesis. Recent advances point to concomitant restoration of neurovascular architecture and function through simultaneous targeting of growth factors and guidance cues shared by both systems during regeneration. In the context of traumatic injury associated with volumetric muscle loss, we consider the nature of biomaterials used to engineer three-dimensional scaffolds, functionalization of scaffolds with molecular signals that guide and promote neurovascular growth, and seeding scaffolds with progenitor cells. Physiological success is defined by each tissue component of the bioconstruct (nerve, vessel, muscle) becoming integrated with that of the host. Advances in microfabrication, cell culture techniques, and progenitor cell biology hold great promise for engineering bioconstructs able to restore organ function after volumetric muscle loss.

Museum restoration for city development and community purposes

The aim of the research was to explore the heritage and historic church building in 18th century that converted into a museum having its great historical value and stand as sustainable architecture for decades. To preserve the architecture of the building, a restoration was done gradually and still maintained the uniqueness of the initial building form. The paper was to show the society about restoration of an old ancient building that was transformed into a modern museum supporting the city development. The research used observation and literature study as method, supported with pictures and data from the museum. Literature related to the ancient museum, green design material, and city development had been reviewed to provide sufficient data for discussing about restoration in a city. The result shows that an old ancient building can be developed into a beautiful with magnificent architecture restoration. Culture is still considered as a form of preservation of historic building. The research will give good impact for the development of city and as a sustainable architecture in the future.

Application of mixed reality for improving architectural design comprehension effectiveness

Extended Reality (XR) technologies such as AR, VR and MR have influenced many industries, including architecture. Even though they are all capable of creating immersive digital worlds, the only one capable of merging the real world with a holographic 3D modelby letting the user interact intuitively and naturally with the project is MR. In this paper, 42 participants were divided into two groups and analyzed an original architectural renovation design. They assessed the effectiveness of design review using Mixed Reality (MR) versus traditional 2D methods. The results show that MR based design review can effectively communicate 85% of the information to the client versus 70% provided by 2D media. At the same time, it has the potential to enhance the client's comprehension of the aesthetic characteristics of materials, giving the possibility to replace physical samples during the finishing stage of construction.

Deep Neural Networks for Quantitative Damage Evaluation of Building Losses Using Aerial Oblique Images: Case Study on the Great Wall (China)

Automated damage evaluation is of great importance in the maintenance and preservation of heritage structures. Damage investigation of large cultural buildings is time-consuming and labor-intensive, meaning that many buildings are not repaired in a timely manner. Additionally, some buildings in harsh environments are impossible to reach, increasing the difficulty of damage investigation. Oblique images facilitate damage detection in large buildings, yet quantitative damage information, such as area or volume, is difficult to generate. In this paper, we propose a method for quantitative damage evaluation of large heritage buildings in wild areas with repetitive structures based on drone images. Unlike existing methods that focus on building surfaces, we study the damage of building components and extract hidden linear symmetry information, which is useful for localizing missing parts in architectural restoration. First, we reconstruct a 3D mesh model based on the photogrammetric method using high-resolution oblique images captured by drone. Second, we extract 3D objects by applying advanced deep learning methods to the images and projecting the 2D object segmentation results to 3D mesh models. For accurate 2D object extraction, we propose an edge-enhanced method to improve the segmentation accuracy of object edges. 3D object fragments from multiple views are integrated to build complete individual objects according to the geometric features. Third, the damage condition of objects is estimated in 3D space by calculating the volume reduction. To obtain the damage condition of an entire building, we define the damage degree in three levels: no or slight damage, moderate damage and severe damage, and then collect statistics on the number of damaged objects at each level. Finally, through an analysis of the building structure, we extract the linear symmetry surface from the remaining damaged objects and use the symmetry surface to localize the positions of missing objects. This procedure was tested and validated in a case study (the Jiankou Great Wall in China). The experimental results show that in terms of segmentation accuracy, our method obtains results of 93.23% mAP and 84.21% mIoU on oblique images and 72.45% mIoU on the 3D mesh model. Moreover, the proposed method shows effectiveness in performing damage assessment of objects and missing part localization.

Scientific and practical aspects of preservation of architectural and urban heritage in the development of modern architectural and restoration education

The historical, theoretical, scientific and practical aspects of architectural and restoration activities, which have observed in the aspect of the formation and development of architectural restoration education in Ukraine are considering within the article. Training issues of restoration specialists of real estate consideration is an important area of architectural higher education due to the need to replenish personnel for the development of scientific-, design- and professional activity spheres. The interdependence of the spheres of science, practice and education is a necessary condition for the preservation of cultural heritage, which currently exists as one of the important indicators of the state's cultural policy. The problem of mastering the architectural and urban planning heritage consists in the need to consider two opposing tendencies: the protection of the primary uniqueness of an architectural monument and the development of a historical urban environment with the involvement of modern architecture techniques, as a result of which historical authenticity is gradually lost and the urban environment is acquiring an increasingly universal and international character. In contemporary architectural design this problem is solved at the stage of developing urban planning documentation and detailed plans for the territory of historical areas, considering the system of restrictions on architectural and urban planning activities in the protection zones of cultural heritage objects of different use modes. The educational programs of the KhNUCEA Department of Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Objects have been developed considering professional competencies, aimed at mastering the world experience of achievements in the field of architectural and restoration education while maintaining the traditions that have developed over the years of the architectural education existence in Kharkov. The Department of Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Objects, formed in 1996, has united in its team specialists with experience in scientific and practical activities in the areas of urban planning restoration, restoration of architectural monuments, architectural archeology, reconstruction of historical objects.

Novel Mechanisms for Resolution of Liver Inflammation: Therapeutic Implications.

Traditional concepts have classically viewed resolution of inflammation as a passive process yet insight into the pathways by which inflammation is resolved has challenged this idea. Resolution has been revealed as a highly dynamic and active event that is essential to counteract the dysregulated inflammatory response that drives diverse disease states. Abrogation of the hepatic inflammatory response through the stimulation of proresolving mechanisms represents a new paradigm in the setting of chronic inflammatory-driven liver diseases. Elucidation of the role of different cells of the innate and adaptive immune system has highlighted the interplay between them as an important orchestrator of liver repair. A finely tuned interaction between neutrophils and macrophages has risen as revolutionary mechanism that drives the restoration of hepatic function and architecture. Specialized proresolving mediators have also been shown to act as stop signals of the inflammatory response and promote resolution as well as tissue regeneration. In this review, we discuss the discovery and understanding of the mechanisms by which inflammation is resolved and highlight novel proresolving pathways that represent promising therapeutic strategies.

The Temple of Millions of Years of the Pharaoh Thutmose III (Luxor). An Update on the Research

This paper presents the most up to date discussion on the architecture of the temple of Millions of Years of Thutmose III, which has been investigated by the Spanish-Egyptian joint project since 2008. The first archaeological works took place at the site at the end of the nineteenth century and during the first decades of the twentieth century. Twelve seasons of the resumed research have brought, e.g. some completely new data concerning buildings related to the temple (i.e. the administrative building outside the southern enclosure wall, workshops north of the upper courtyard, and a house of the Ramesside priest called Khonsu at the northeast of the second courtyard), and allowed for the reconstruction of the course of the enclosure wall of the complex, as well as for some architectural restoration works. This paper also offers an overview through some of the most important finds collected so far during our research (e.g. fragments of reliefs, stelae and statues, inscribed and decorated lintels, foundation deposit, stoppers, ostraca, graffiti, and fragments of papyri) and presents the first results of their analysis: how these materials allow us to better understand the history and administration of the temple as well as what data they provide concerning the priests and the rituals which took place there.

Evaluation of Clinical and Histological Outcomes of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Rabbit Corneal Alkali Burn Model.

To assess effects of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) in corneal alkali injuries in an experimental animal model. Twenty white New Zealand rabbits were included in the study. The animal models were randomly divided into 2 groups. Rabbits in the AMSC group (n = 10) received an intrastromal, a subconjunctival injection, and topical instillation of 0.5 ml totally of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) containing 2 × 106 AMSCs. In the control group (n = 10), rabbits received only 0.5 ml of PBS using the same methods. A masked investigator measured the corneal sensation, anterior chamber Inflammation (ACI), and conjunctival congestion. Additionally, a blind histological and immunohistochemical evaluation was made. In the AMSC group, the central corneal sensation was increased whereas ACI and conjunctival congestion were reduced compared to the control group in the 28 days of follow-up (p < 0.05). A statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was noted between the two groups as recorded in the above parameters. Histological analysis showed that pathological vascularization was markedly reduced in the AMSC group which was consistent with the absence of factor VIII in the immunohistochemistry sections. There is a trend towards improved clinical outcomes including corneal sensation as well as acceleration in the restoration of normal corneal architecture in corneal alkali burns treated with AMSCs, results that support the need for further research in the field.

Modern Approaches to the Restoration of Architecture After the Disasters in Italy

The article raises the problem of implementing the principles of the Venice Charter in the practice of restoring architectural monuments that have suffered as a result of natural disasters and human activities. The carried out restorations of various types of monuments of public architecture were considered. The principles that guided the authors of the restoration project, as well as external circumstances that influenced the course of restoration work, were analyzed. Conclusions were drawn about a significant deviation from the principles of the Venice Charter in practice: holistic restorations predominate with the preservation of the familiar appearance, the use of materials that do not differ from the original, the reconstruction of not only facades, but also interiors of architectural monuments in their previous forms.

Intraoperative Retinal Changes May Predict Surgical Outcomes After Epiretinal Membrane Peeling.

PurposeTo investigate whether intraoperative retinal changes during epiretinal membrane (ERM) peeling affect anatomic or functional outcomes after surgery.MethodsWe measured retinal thickness using an intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) device in patients undergoing pars plana vitrectomy with membrane peeling for idiopathic ERM. Changes in intraoperative central macular thickness (iCMT) were compared with postoperative improvements in CMT and best-corrected visual acuity (VA).ResultsTwenty-seven eyes from 27 patients (mean age 68 years) underwent iOCT-assisted ERM peeling surgery. Before surgery, mean VA was logMAR 0.50 ± 0.36 (Snellen 20/63), and mean baseline CMT was 489 ± 82 µm. Mean iCMT before peeling was 477 ± 87 µm, which correlated well with preoperative CMT (P < 0.001). Mean change in iCMT was −39.6 ± 37 µm (range −116 to +77 µm). After surgery, VA improved to logMAR 0.40 ± 0.38 (Snellen 20/50) at month 1 and logMAR 0.27 ± 0.23 (Snellen 20/37) at month 3, whereas CMT decreased to 397 ± 44 µm and 396 ± 51 µm at months 1 and 3. Eyes that underwent greater amount of iCMT change (absolute value of iCMT change) were associated with greater CMT reduction at month 1 (P < 0.001) and month 3 (P = 0.010), whereas those with greater intraoperative thinning (actual iCMT change) showed a trend toward better VA outcomes at months 1 (P = 0.054) and 3 (P = 0.036).ConclusionsIntraoperative changes in retinal thickness may predict anatomic and visual outcomes after idiopathic ERM peeling surgery.Translational RelevanceOur study suggests that intraoperative retinal tissue response to ERM peeling surgery measured by iOCT may be a prognostic indicator for restoration of retinal architecture and for visual acuity outcomes.

Ruins: living heritage

Ruins are representative of European values and illustrative of European history and heritage and our aim should be to raise awareness of this heritage in order to create a stronger identification with Europe and a further European integration as well.&#x0D; While people are living in and around World Heritage sites, their role in heritage processes and management has changed considerably.&#x0D; Nowadays we must connect the conservation goals with the objective of smart, inclusive and sustainable growth. Local communities must be encouraged to use their local cultural assets as a springboard through a process whereby local actors, are encouraged to assume an active stewardship over the heritage and are empowered develop that heritage in a responsible, profitable and sustainable manner.&#x0D; In their evocative and fascinating image, ruins must be returned to the contemporary life from which they often appear, instead, dramatically separated.&#x0D; Interventions on ruins appear difficult and risky, on the boundary line between archaeological and architectural restoration.&#x0D; The contemporary architectural interventions on the ruin oscillate from conservation to reintegration, up to the absolute extremism consisting in the reconstruction, considered acceptable and suitable only if based on the contemporary design that, from the knowledge of the history, leads to a creative and modern form and image of the architectural work.

IR Thermography for the Restoration of Colonial Architecture in India—Case study of the British Residency in Hyderabad, Telangana

Abstract Infrared Thermography (IRT) has been a non-destructive and economical method for identifying potential problems in buildings. Passive thermography tracks the thermal patterns in structures caused due to exposure to solar radiation. Interpretation of results for the Passive approach is highly dependent on understanding of the surrounding environmental conditions of the building being surveyed. However, existing literature and scientific research on the subject focuses on buildings in Europe and Northern America. These conditions have not yet been established for the Indian Sub-Continent as there have been no studies that identify the methodologies for this yet. There have been a few studies on the use of IRT for heritage buildings in India. Nevertheless, they do not explain the environmental conditions during the thermal survey, which might affect the interpretation of the thermal images produced. This project aims to elucidate more about the way IRT works in conditions that are sometimes less than optimal, through the case study of the Former British Residency in Hyderabad.

The concealed interment of a first‐trimester foetus in Gällared Parish Church (1831), Sweden: Age estimation and reconstructed taphonomy

AbstractIn 2015, during architectural restoration works on the parish church (1831) in Gällared, Sweden, a small wooden box was discovered beneath the floorboards. Unaware of the possible significance of the box and its contents, workers on site removed its lid, revealing a piece of folded cloth. This was later found to be wrapped around fragments of human foetal remains. Although largely forgotten now, concealed interment of foetuses in, and around, churches was formally a well‐known custom in Nordic Europe. Osteological and archaeological examinations of these are rare because the containers are recognised as a form of mortuary ritual and are thus neither removed from the church nor investigated for obvious ethical reasons. The occasion of this providentially found concealed interment provided an opportunity to undertake a systematic study of the coffin and its contents prior to it being reinterred. This paper focuses on the foetal remains: their identification, assessment of age at death and the taphonomic circumstances leading to their preservation, as well as the broader insights this funerary behaviour sheds on the meanings of personhood, infant death and grief. Visual and microscopic analyses conclude that the foetus was miscarried in its first trimester, in Week 9, making it possibly one of the youngest ever reported to be recovered from an archaeological context. Examination of the skeletal elements highlights both the difficulty in ageing early‐stage archaeological foetal skeletons and the paucity of comparative foetal bone size material. The onset of ossification and the development of the mandible as ageing indicators show significant potential. Detailed examination of the wooden coffin, cotton burial shroud and insect fauna, together with an understanding of foetal body chemistry and the circumstances of interment, support the hypothesis that the bones' survival was facilitated by a process of natural mummification prior to becoming fully skeletonised by insects.

EVALUATION OF CHITOSAN/HYDROXYAPATITE SCAFFOLD ON THE HEALING OF OSSEOUS DEFECTS IN JAW BONES (CLINICAL STUDY)

INTRODUCTION: The repair and replacement of injured or defective bone is a critical problem in orthopedic treatment. Bone defects in the maxillofacial region are considered a serious health problem. The correct restoration of architecture and function of tissues of this important anatomical region is mandatory. A variety of methods are employed for treating such defects, however, each of the strategies has its own drawbacks. Significant development has been achieved with combining bioceramics and biopolymers. Chitosan/ nano-Hydroxyapatite (CH/nHA) has recently emerged a new strategy for promoting bone regeneration and enhancement of bone healing and remodeling. This composite has increased cell adhesion, cell proliferation, mechanical strength, alkaline phosphatase activity, protein adsorption, type I collagen production as well as expression of other osteogenic differentiation markers.OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of using Chitosan/ nano-Hydroxyapatite composite on healing and regeneration of bony defects of the jaws radiograhicaly by the aid of Cone beam computed tomography.METHODOLOGY: This study was performed on 14 patients having bone defects in their maxilla or mandible due to cysts or tumors. Patients were divided into two groups; test group in which patients had removal of bone lesion leaving bone defects treated with Chitosan/nano-Hydroxyapatite, and control group in which bone defects were left to heal spontaneously. Bone defects were examined radiographically using Cone beam computed tomography.RESULTS: A significant increase in bone density in bone defects treated with Chitosan/nano-hydroxyapatite, as well as significant decrease in bone defect size.

Characterization and durability assessment of fibre-reinforced tung oil lime putties for restoration

As a traditional organic-inorganic hybrid binding material, tung oil lime putty has a prospective application in ancient architecture restoration. In this paper, we prepared nine mixtures by adding hemp fibre to tung oil lime putties. The physical-mechanical characteristics, pore structure, mineralogy, infrared spectra and micromorphology of the curing-aged pastes were first determined. Then, the resistance of the specimens to the action of freeze-thaw and salt crystallization cycles was assessed. Tung oil acted as a modifier for lime carbonation and imparted water repellence. Paste-enriched oil exhibited a more compact microstructure and a significant reduction in water absorption. The fibre addition converted lime pastes to fibre-reinforced composites and promoted the carbonation progress of lime. Fibre reinforcement further hampered the development of cracks and pores, macroscopically characterized by the bending ductility in curing and a slight compressive strength increment after frost ageing of the salt solution. The composite with 1.0% fibre and 5% tung oil addition presented favorable resistance towards freeze-thaw cycles and salt crystallization degradation.

Fraxetin prevented sodium fluoride-induced chronic pancreatitis in rats: Role of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifibrotic and anti-apoptotic activities

Chronic pancreatitis is considered a common gastrointestinal disorder, with significant morbidity and mortality. Fluoride is an important agent for the development of our body systems, especially for bone and teeth, however on its excess consumption, it deposits in different body tissues, especially the pancreas, causing its chronic inflammation and destruction. Fraxetin proved to possess versatile activities including; antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and anti-apoptotic activities. In the present study, we have evaluated the fraxetin potentiality to prevent fluoride-induced chronic pancreatitis in rats, by evaluating animal body weights and body weight gain rate, serum amylase, and lipase activities, pancreatic oxidative stress markers, cytokines, apoptotic markers, myeloperoxidase, and hydroxyproline levels, and histopathological changes. Nine-weeks-old male Wistar rats drank distilled water containing 500 ppm sodium fluoride (NaF) for 60 days to induce chronic pancreatitis. Oral fraxetin (20, 40, and 80 mg/kg/day) received simultaneously to prevent chronic pancreatitis development. Fraxetin in a dose-dependent manner alleviated chronic pancreatitis induced by NaF, as it restored the decreased body weight and weight gain rate, decreased the elevated serum amylase and lipase activities, pancreatic IL-6, TNF-α, MDA, caspase-3, MPO and hydroxyproline levels, and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, enhanced pancreatic CAT and SOD activities, and GSH levels, besides it augmented the elevated IL-10 level, with the restoration of normal pancreatic architecture. Therefore, fraxetin could be a promising agent recommended for the prevention of fluoride-induced chronic pancreatitis in endemic areas.

Recreating a therapeutic blue urban space through the architectural restoration of the Triton Fountain in Valletta, Malta

ABSTRACT The presence of urban blue space is highly important for human health and wellbeing even more so within densely built-up environments and the semi-arid climatic conditions in Malta. Drawing on qualitative in-depth interviews this study explores the subjective value of the Triton water fountain at the entrance of the capital city Valletta, and its relationship with health and wellbeing. It explores the Maltese inhabitants’ perceptions and experiences of the fountain and square before restoration, the attributes that make the fountain and the square therapeutic following restoration; and the nostalgic memories that connect the past and present experiences of the place. This paper maintains that restoration and conservation are highly important for the therapeutic experiences of urban environments as they enable people to enjoy aesthetic attributes, reduce their feelings of inequality, and increase the possible experiences of biophilia, topophilia, a sense of identity, a sense of place and pride.

Restoration of I. O. Shenderov’s House in Rostov-on-Don

The article reviews the history of I. O. Shenderov’s rental house designed by Rostov-on-Don city architect Nicolay Matveevich Sokolov (1859-1906) and the restoration of the cultural resource of regional significance. The aim of the study is to analyze the measures for restoration and protection of one of the largest rental houses in Rostov-on-Don. As a result, basic methods and techniques were revealed to be used in contemporary restoration of regional architecture of the late XIXth century.