It is estimated that EU cultural heritage (CH) buildings represent 30% of the total existing
stock. Nevertheless, all actions in terms of refurbishment need a deep knowledge based on …

Moisture-related defects hinder long-term building durability and must be prevented. Non-
destructive techniques that measure the surface temperature of building materials have …

Purpose A comprehensive understanding of the determining factors and implications of the
frameworks for appreciating the relationships between climate risks and cultural heritage …

This article aims to properly assess the hygrothermal properties of walls located in historic
buildings, this study discloses the development of a remote sensing technology compatible …

Abstract New York State has nearly 5.3 million buildings, and all of them are vulnerable in
some way to the impacts of climate change. Understanding these impacts is critical, because …

Moisture is a pathology that damages all type of construction materials, from materials of
building envelopes to materials of bridges. Its presence can negatively affect the users' …

This paper investigates the typology of physical values in terms of architectural heritage
conservation. In all scientific research on architectural heritage, one or more physical …

Moisture is one of the most important factors causing building stone decay and rain
penetration is one of the leading factors. Particularly, wind-driven rain spells, which are …

Rising damp is a complex phenomenon influenced by heat and moisture transfers and
building characteristics. Essentially, rising damp is one of the main mechanisms of the …

High moisture is one of the main factors favouring the growth of algae and other organisms
on stone surfaces. However, little is known about the specific effects of subsurface moisture …