Sustainable Strategies and Approaches in Conservation of the Built Heritage

Dear Colleagues,

With the increased incidence of restoration and conservation works on the built heritage, - especially monuments and historic buildings, perceived as a cultural value and potential tourist attractions - the sustainability of the interventions has become a key aspect in selecting the most appropriate solutions. In addition to the efficacy of the applied materials and procedures, the impact on environment, health risks for both workers and users, durability of the treatment, recurring maintenance activities, are all elements able to influence the sustainability of the overall process in terms of costs and success of intervention. Therefore, the implementation of innovative strategies and approaches is ever more necessary to optimize the conservation actions.

In this regard, this Special Issue intends to publish original research and review papers exploring sustainable procedures for cleaning, consolidation, and protection of building surfaces and structures. Contributions illustrating the evaluation of application methods, products, post-treatment monitoring and durability based on laboratory tests are welcome. The description of field trials, pilot sites and case studies are also encouraged.

Dr. Mariateresa Lettieri
Prof. Dr. Mariaenrica Frigione
Guest Editors

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