New Technologies for the Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction Management, and Computers & Digitization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: H-BIM; architectural geometry; algorithms aided design and survey; cultural heritage VR/AR fruition
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: advanced materials and nanotechnology for architecture and cultural heritage; functionalising coatings; heat-insulating; heat-reflecting; sanitising mortars; durability and artificial ageing of materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
New technologies are transforming the field of historic building conservation and restoration, offering advanced tools for the preservation of architectural heritage in a sustainable manner that respects original integrity. Digital techniques, such as 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry, enable the creation of high-precision models for monitoring and planning interventions, integrating historical and structural data for more efficient restoration management (H-BIM). Innovative materials, such as biocomposites and eco-friendly mortars, ensure more durable and less invasive interventions (Green BIM). Nanotechnology, on the other hand, offers advanced solutions for surface consolidation and weathering protection. IoT sensing and artificial intelligence are revolutionising building management, detecting structural and environmental changes in real time to monitor and prevent future damage. Augmented reality and 3D printing can enable the reconstruction of missing parts with extreme fidelity and support operator training. This Special Issue aims to bring together studies, research, and concrete applications of new technologies, promoting an interdisciplinary dialogue to innovate the conservation of our historic heritage.
Dr. Francesco Di Paola
Dr. Federica Fernandez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital twin
- eco-friendly mortars
- nanotechnology
- IoT sensing
- artificial intelligence
- augmented reality
- 3D printing
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