The importance of knowledge on the vernacular heritage preservation

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Costa, A (Author) Other; Silveira, D (Author) Other; Tavares, A (Author) Other; Humberto Varum (Author) FEUP; Almeida, C (Author) Other; António Arêde (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: VERNACULAR HERITAGE AND EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE: CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Pages: 377-382

International Conference on Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture (CIAV) / VerSus / 7th ATP

Vila Nova de Cerveira, PORTUGAL, OCT 16-20, 2013

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Authenticus ID: P-00A-52H

DOI: 10.1201/b15685

Abstract (EN): The study presented is part of a research on the built-up heritage of vernacular architecture, with particular emphasis on the prominence of knowledge in the conservation of this heritage. The overall aim is to highlight the importance of obtaining, interpreting, transmit and disseminate information and knowledge on materials, building systems and traditional techniques, in order to promote the sustainably safeguarding of the built-up heritage.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6