Architectural Heritage Indoor Comfort after Retrofit Works: The Case Study of S. Vito Church in L’Aquila, Italy

Vita, Mariangela De; Rotilio, Marianna; Marchionni, Chiara; Berardinis, Pierluigi De

doi:10.3390/su15108239

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“…A stable microclimate allows the life of cultural and historical heritage to be extended [17]. Thorough knowledge of the usage conditions within religious building spaces is essential to identify compatible and sustainable intervention strategies [18]. Cultural heritage is threatened by biotic attacks, moulds, and fungi, which tend to develop under certain favourable microclimatic conditions (mainly at the beginning and end of winter) [19].…”

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confidence: 99%

Preliminary Study on Indoor Air Temperature and Moisture Behaviour in 13th-Century Churches in Latvia

Metals,

Lesinskis,

Borodinecs

et al. 2023

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The microclimate plays a crucial role in the conservation of historical cult buildings and their artifacts for future generations. In order to conserve these buildings and their artifacts, it is imperative to ensure that the microclimate is conserved. The norms and standards existing so far in Latvia do not stipulate thresholds for air parameters that would ensure a conserving microclimate for historical cult buildings. In order to identify these thresholds, the air parameters were measured simultaneously at nine measuring points within the Krimulda Church (LV) of the 13th century. The temperatures of the surfaces of the building envelope and potential condensation were calculated using the actual data of indoor and outside air. The indoor and outdoor air humidity ratio was calculated for each measurement. The conservation threshold of indoor microclimate parameters was determined by using intermittent heating on the basis of the air parameter fluctuations and calculations. The moisture vapours from the building structures were quantified in this research. The indoor humidity ratio during the warm season and the upper threshold during the heating season were determined.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Preliminary Study on Indoor Air Temperature and Moisture Behaviour in 13th-Century Churches in Latvia

Metals,

Lesinskis,

Borodinecs

et al. 2023

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“…The decision-making process should consider the history of each building since they have significant architectural, cultural, aesthetic and social value [3]. This is why the topic is constantly being brought up by ICOMOS [4,5] and has also been approached in recent years by different researchers who hope to find solutions that can preserve the integrity of these buildings while responding to current environmental needs [6,7]. New bio-based insulating materials have been proven to have the most suitable characteristics for this task [8], offering improved thermal performance in heritage buildings while being lightweight and breathable [9] and contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions due to the materials used in their production [10].…”

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confidence: 99%

Analysis of Thermal Rehabilitation and Seismic Strengthening Solutions Suitable for Heritage Structures

Bocan,

Keller

et al. 2024

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Heritage structures built in the 19th and 20th centuries in the western part of Romania are marked by the significant aesthetic influence of the Austro-Hungarian empire, with highly decorated façades facing the street and rather more simple surfaces towards the back and inner courtyard. This region is also marked by shallow earthquakes, which significantly affect the structural integrity of these buildings. Considering the current climatic context, energy efficiency regulations that also apply to the refurbishment of heritage structures, and the additional need by private owners and authorities to reduce the seismic vulnerability of these structures, it is necessary to develop integrated solutions that could improve the thermal performance of the building and strengthen its load-bearing structure, while preserving the highly valuable aesthetic features that are visible from the street. Therefore, this study is intended to investigate the viability of using different thermal rehabilitation solutions and materials that are suitable for the architectural characteristics of heritage buildings, while also integrating seismic strengthening solutions. These solutions are applied to a 19th-century building that comprises all the specific architectural and structural features found in the western part of Romania. It compares the effectiveness of using mineral-based insulation materials, cork and lime-based plasters, and aerogel–lime-based plaster applied to the inner or outer parts of the wall, depending on the solution. This solution to the problem will combine suitable wet, strengthening techniques that can be used on the inner part of the exterior walls without affecting the aesthetic value of the building. In this way, through the analysed results, this study provides valuable insights concerning potential suitable solutions that can be used to increase sustainability and reduce the seismic vulnerability of heritage masonry buildings.

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“…In fact, the current methods of production and use of energy often appear to be very inadequate in comparison to the state of the art. Within the complex Italian scenario, energy consumption in the historic building sector deserves particular interest [2][3][4]. Many aged buildings in Italy are part of the historic-artistic heritage.…”

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Energy Efficiency in Historic Architecture: The “Ex Institute of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy” in Palermo

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In Italy, a large part of the buildings classified as historical–artistic heritage is in a state of degradation and requires urgent interventions. Among the needs, a reduction in the high energy consumption and an improvement of the indoor comfort are mandatory. The case study of the “Ex Institute of Zoology of Palermo” shows how it is possible to achieve a reduction in energy consumption and preserve the building’s historicity through the estimation of energy loads and the subsequent processing. To quantify the energy savings of the structure, it was necessary to follow a few steps, namely an inspection of the building and an evaluation of its consumption. To elaborate a correct energy analysis, the thermal conductance was calculated by considering measurements over a period of 60 days and proceeding with the calculation of the transmittance. The resulting data are imported in the energy model developed with the TERMUS BIM software. In the case study, a potential energy saving equal to 35% of the current energy consumption can be avoided by replacing the lamps with LED ones, installing photovoltaic panels, replacing the heat pumps with a centralized system and the current fixtures with double thermal break fixtures. These interventions are implemented in compliance with the architectural peculiarities.

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Architectural Heritage Indoor Comfort after Retrofit Works: The Case Study of S. Vito Church in L’Aquila, Italy

Cited by 5 publications

References 30 publications

Preliminary Study on Indoor Air Temperature and Moisture Behaviour in 13th-Century Churches in Latvia

Preliminary Study on Indoor Air Temperature and Moisture Behaviour in 13th-Century Churches in Latvia

Analysis of Thermal Rehabilitation and Seismic Strengthening Solutions Suitable for Heritage Structures

Energy Efficiency in Historic Architecture: The “Ex Institute of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy” in Palermo

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