Advanced Analysis of Microclimates in Historical Buildings: Methodologies and Key Insights

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue deals with the climate-related risks associated with the conservation of historical buildings, considering any possible changes to risk factors observed over the last 40 years. The aim of the issue is to gather the results of scholars in order to define the climatic characteristics of an area (or more than one) and correlate them to the interior microclimate of historical buildings in that area. The aim is to observe any risk influenced by the climate and its variation and prevent damage to the buildings, improving their energy efficiency without altering their materials/aspects and historic characteristics via the use of HACV systems.

This topic requires a multidisciplinary approach: the integration of atmosphere scientists, the conservation of buildings and an outlining of the history of building technology. In addition, historic buildings owners and managers of cultural heritage sites are invited to offer their experiences and share the views on future scenarios.

Moreover, this Special Issue could also include the contribution of innovative and steady diagnostics for the study of microclimates and the preservation of historic buildings from the damage due to HACV systems not being appropriate for the conditions of the buildings nor for correctly identifying risk time frames when it comes to conservation. It must be noted that when ventilating buildings with fresh air, this risk should be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to use such windows for maintenance, restoration, and valorization activities.

Welcome are scholars that have experience with drawing up guidelines to optimize any methods for studying a microclimate and its imbalance via non-destructive tests and for long-term monitoring.

Dr. Elisabetta Rosina
Guest Editor

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