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Multiscale framework for bioclimatic adaptation: Quantifying the passive perfor...
Soon, Khei; Mateus, Ricardo; Ortega Heras, Javier; Briones-Llorente, RaúlAs global climate volatility intensifies, the built environment requires passive capacity to decouple habitability from external extremes. While vernacular architecture is a cited bioclimatic model, research often lacks long-term quantitative validation. This study addresses this gap through a multiscale framework applied to Montesinho Natural Park, Portugal. Integrating a typological survey with a one-year in ...
A methodology for analysing the impact of contemporary transformation processes...
Arias Tapiero, Juan Camilo; Ortega Heras, Javier; Vasconcelos, GraçaVernacular built heritage, which is rich in cultural knowledge and identity, is increasingly threatened by modernisation. The absence of specific assessment tools, however, prevents a thorough evaluation of this impact. To address this gap, this paper presents a methodology for assessing how contemporary transformation processes affect the built heritage of vernacular settlements facing abandonment. This method...
Quantitative analysis of vernacular residential building typologies and bioclim...
Soon, Khei; Mateus, Ricardo; Ortega Heras, Javier; Briones-Llorent, RaulVernacular architecture embodies a lasting connection between communities, climates, and topographic landscapes, providing basic shelter needs for centuries. Adopting Montesinho Natural Park as a case study, this paper explores the essence of vernacular architecture, highlighting its adaptation and dynamic relationships with local climates, geographical features, and scarce resources. This paper firstly provide...
Advanced calibration of a 3D masonry arch bridge model using non-destructive te...
Pantò, B.; Ortega Heras, Javier; Grosman, S.; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Macorini, L.; Izzuddin, B. A.Historical masonry arch bridges constitute the backbone of many existing transportation networks in different countries in Europe and worldwide. They represent valuable cultural heritage assets and play an essential social and economic role. Since construction, old masonry bridges have accumulated structural damage from traffic and environmental actions. Furthermore, depending on their geometrical and mechanica...
An ICT-Enhanced methodology for the characterization of vernacular built herita...
Arias Tapiero, Juan Camilo; Graus, Sandra; Khei, Soon; Silva, Dener; Conde, Otávio; Ferreira, Tiago Miguel; Ortega Heras, Javier; Luso, EduardaThe characterization of vernacular buildings is crucial for understanding the historical, social, and cultural significance of a community. These buildings reflect a collective memory and result from a long adaptation process to the local environment. Documenting them facilitates better decision making regarding the preservation of their intrinsic values and long-term conservation. Unfortunately, depopulation p...
The vernacular architecture of Montesinho natural park: building typologies and...
Soon, Khei; Mateus, Ricardo; Ortega Heras, Javier; Briones-Llorente, RaúlThe objective of the paper is to understand the most representative typologies of vernacular buildings at the Montesinho National Park (MNP), in the north of Portugal, based on information obtained from field research. The vernacular architecture in rural villages has suffered an important transformation process in recent years due to significant socioeconomic changes, depopulation trends, alterations and adapt...
A comparative analysis of sustainable management strategies for the conservatio...
Arias Tapiero, Juan Camilo; Ortega Heras, Javier; Vasconcelos, GraçaThe present paper aims to compare management strategies for the sustainable conservation of rural settlements and vernacular architecture. It addresses the difficulties that arise when analyzing this type of heritage and discusses the considerations that must be taken into account for its proper management. The process of management itself can be complex, as it requires understanding the social, cultural, envir...
Numerical modeling of the tension-compression behavior of tie connections in br...
Ortega Heras, Javier; Mendes, N.; Vasconcelos, GraçaBrick masonry veneer walls connected to infill walls inserted in a reinforced concrete (RC) frame is a very common constructive system in Portugal. The stability of the veneer wall is ensured by ties that make the connection with the masonry infill walls. These ties are the main structural element transferring the out-of-plane loads to the main structure during an earthquake. However, the characterization of th...
Conservation and management of the built heritage: Recent works on modern herit...
Lourenço, Paulo B.; Mendes, N.; Ortega Heras, JavierOur built heritage is at risk, and this crisis requires professionals who have the ability to protect our shared heritage from various threats, including natural decay, human interventions, climatic changes, and natural hazards. Specialized expertise is necessary to advance protection of built cultural heritage - formerly a niche area, now increasing in importance. We need professionals able to understand struc...
Rethinking preventive conservation: recent examples
Lourenço, Paulo B.; Barontini, Alberto; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Ortega Heras, JavierThe past few decades have seen an increasing awareness of the potential socioeconomical and environmental impact of investment in Cultural Heritage (CH). Preserving CH is not only an obligation to sustain and transmit it to the future generation but is also a driver of sustainable growth. Here, recently concluded projects are taken in consideration for a reflective thinking on preventive conservation, as the on...