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The Conservation and Sustainable Development of Architectural and Urban Heritage: Methods, Strategies and Policies offers an interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary strategies for the understanding and conservation of architectural and urban heritage, emphasising sustainability, resilience, and community engagement. This book combines international case studies with theoretical and methodological advances, which illustrate how heritage conservation should evolve to encompass environmental, cultural, and technological aspects collectively. By treating heritage as both a tangible asset and a socio-cultural resource, this book advocates for holistic practices that balance preservation with contemporary needs. Central themes in this book include the response to global pressures, such as climate change, rapid urbanisation, and shifting socio-political contexts, through adaptive reuse, climate-responsive design, and post-disaster planning. Various contributions demonstrate resilience-oriented approaches that safeguard historic environments while advancing sustainable development goals. The role of participatory planning, local communities, and policy frameworks in reinforcing the social value of heritage is highlighted; conveying how place-based initiatives foster identity, urban regeneration, and inclusive growth. Technological innovation features prominently in this book, with several chapters on 3D scanning, parametric modelling, and Building Information Modelling (BIM), technology that enhances documentation, analysis, and conservation approaches. These digital tools not only improve technical precision but also expand opportunities for public involvement and heritage education. In addition, this book highlights non-invasive diagnostic techniques and material analyses that inform conservation decisions and mitigate deterioration, blending traditional craftsmanship with scientific rigour. By bridging theory and practice, tradition and innovation, this book serves as a rich resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers. It positions heritage not as a static relic but as a dynamic catalyst for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive futures.
A propos de l'auteur
Dr. Tarek Teba is an Associate Professor in Architectural Heritage in School of Architecture, University of Portsmouth and the Chair for ICOMOS UK Digital Technology National Committee. Tarek is the Course leader of MA Architecture: Building and Heritage Conservation and the co-chair of the University of Portsmouth Heritage Research Hub. Tarek's research concerns the conservation of tangible and intangible heritage through creating the balance between contemporary values via community engagement and historic, aesthetic and cultural values.
Dr. Elisa Pilia is assistant professor in the field of Restauration at the Department of Civil-Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Cagliari. She is Conservator of Architectural and Environmental Heritage, PhD in Civil Engineering and Architecture (in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh - Scottish Centre for Conservation Studies), and Specialist in Architectural and Landscape Heritage (University of Naples Federico II). Also, she is author of publications on the protection, conservation, and enhancement of the historical-architectural heritage, with particular attention to heritage in the state of ruination, the restoration of archaeological monuments and the reuse of military complexes, both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Donatella Rita Fiorino is an Associate Professor of Restoration at the Department of Civil-Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Cagliari. She is an Engineer, Ph.D. in Conservation of Architectural Heritage, and Specialist in the Restoration of Monuments at the Milan Polytechnic, ICOMOS and ICOFORT Expert Member, member of the Italian Society for Architectural Conservation/ Restoration (SIRA), member of the Organizing Committee of the School of Specialization in Architectural Heritage and Landscape and member of the Academic Board of the PhD in Civil Engineering and Architecture (University of Cagliari) and of the PhD of National Interest in Defense against natural hazards and ecological transition of the built Heritage (University of Catania).
Résumé
The Conservation and Sustainable Development of Architectural and Urban Heritage: Methods, Strategies and Policies offers an interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary strategies for the understanding and conservation of architectural and urban heritage, emphasising sustainability, resilience, and community engagement. This book combines international case studies with theoretical and methodological advances, which illustrate how heritage conservation should evolve to encompass environmental, cultural, and technological aspects collectively. By treating heritage as both a tangible asset and a socio-cultural resource, this book advocates for holistic practices that balance preservation with contemporary needs. Central themes in this book include the response to global pressures, such as climate change, rapid urbanisation, and shifting socio-political contexts, through adaptive reuse, climate-responsive design, and post-disaster planning. Various contributions demonstrate resilience-oriented approaches that safeguard historic environments while advancing sustainable development goals. The role of participatory planning, local communities, and policy frameworks in reinforcing the social value of heritage is highlighted; conveying how place-based initiatives foster identity, urban regeneration, and inclusive growth. Technological innovation features prominently in this book, with several chapters on 3D scanning, parametric modelling, and Building Information Modelling (BIM), technology that enhances documentation, analysis, and conservation approaches. These digital tools not only improve technical precision but also expand opportunities for public involvement and heritage education. In addition, this book highlights non-invasive diagnostic techniques and material analyses that inform conservation decisions and mitigate deterioration, blending traditional craftsmanship with scientific rigour. By bridging theory and practice, tradition and innovation, this book serves as a rich resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers. It positions heritage not as a static relic but as a dynamic catalyst for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive futures.
