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Pirouz Hanachi, Sara Taymourtash,
Volume 1, Issue 1 (4-2017)
Abstract

 The concept of industrial heritage arose in the middle of 20th century, when several industrial buildings and urban landscapes were destroyed in the UK. Since then, numerous efforts have been put to recognize industrial heritage works. Industrial sites are considered as a milestone in human history; they contain memories from a period which was a nuisance, and at the same time symbolized hope toward a better life. Through their architecture, industrial buildings represent technological developments of countries, and the socio-cultural values of their own period.
Loss of their industrial uses within cities, and their unsuccessful social status put these buildings on the verge of destruction. A shift in the mainstream attitude in terms of work and activities, and an architectural style originating from universal experience highlight the importance of investigation and preservation of these buildings. This is where the knowledge to preserve those building which are unable to secure their own prosperity gains importance. The reason of this inability comes from the fact that these buildings are no longer needed, which turns them into abandoned and unsafe spaces, endangering well-being of the society. Adaptive reuse of an existing historical building and adding an extension to it will create movement, liveliness and visual diversity, while maintaining the building character. Enormous scale of the factory, the rhythmic repetition, the length which points to the infinity and even melancholic colors are key points when seeking for an authentic design in order to reuse the building.

Parsa Pahlavan, Hamid Fadaei, Stefania Manzi, Maria Chiara Bignozzi,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (6-2020)
Abstract

In this study, considerations for design, characterization, and in-situ application of sustainable materials for restorative use in the Pasargadae world heritage site are discussed. Based on some prior studies on sustainable waste-based restorative mortars, air lime mortars were made from lime putty, mixture of stones from the site, and additive sesame oils. The mortar samples were characterized in terms of microstructure, carbonation rate, hydric properties, and durability. The characterization aimed at compatibility assessment of mortars with a real situation. Considering the variety of natural conditions parameters compared to the laboratory, the mortar samples were also characterized in the site conditions. The results suggested the laboratory characterization, if done properly, can provide a promising degree of representation for the field conditions.


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