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Siting and Designing Wind Farms in the Landscape

1 August 2017

This guidance provides advice on the siting and design of wind farms in Scotland’s landscapes. It helps to guide wind farms towards those landscapes most able to accommodate them, and sets out how they can be designed to best relate to their setting and to minimise landscape and visual impacts. Siting and Designing Wind Farms highlights the importance of assessing the scale, tranquillity, and complexity of landscapes to ensure proposed wind farm developments do not disrupt or undermine their inherent qualities. It also explores the crucial balance between renewable energy

Circular economy and cultural heritage/landscape regeneration

30 June 2017

Explore the intricate relationship between cultural heritage and the circular economy within the European context. Delve into the challenges and opportunities surrounding the regeneration of cultural heritage and landscapes, aiming to establish a European model of circular territorial development. This article explores the concept of circular economy and how it can be applied to cultural heritage and landscape regeneration, stimulating the experimentation of new circular business, financing and governance models in heritage conservation. Discover how cultural heritage serves as a valuable economic asset intertwined with the economy, attracting investments and

Avaliação expedita do risco sísmico de bens culturais imóveis

1 June 2017

The article presents a simplified methodology for assessing seismic risk specifically tailored for immovable cultural heritage assets. The methodology aims to allow a quick evaluation of seismic risk for a wide range of cultural properties with predominantly masonry construction, using limited human and financial resources in a short timeframe. The proposed risk analysis framework falls into the category of qualitative methods and is based on a series of structured questionnaires that address the main components of a risk analysis: the likelihood of the hazard, the consequences of the hazard, the

European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2017

23 May 2017

This annual publication includes descriptions, jury citations, and contact details on the winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. In 2017, 29 laureates were awarded, including remarkable heritage projects from two European countries participating in the EU Creative Europe programme, Switzerland and Turkey. Among the outstanding accomplishments awarded in 2017, we find the renovation of a road stretching across 100km of Norwegian mountains that has made an area of breathtaking natural beauty accessible to visitors. Additionally, the awards magazine features a pioneering research project on the paintings

Portugal National Report: UNESCO Man & the Biosphere Programme (2016)

1 May 2017

The Portuguese annual MaB report for 2017 highlights the country’s active involvement in the UNESCO Man & Biosphere Programme, with a particular focus on the conservation and sustainable development of its biosphere reserves. The report outlines various initiatives undertaken throughout the year to promote environmental awareness, conservation activities, and engagement with stakeholders. In terms of communication and information dissemination, efforts were made to evaluate the significance of the “Biosphere Reserve” brand and its potential for national and international promotion. Meetings with key stakeholders, such as the Portuguese Tourism Institute, aimed

How murals helped turn a declining community around

12 April 2017

This article explores how community-created murals, part of “The Big Wash Up” project, played a crucial role in bringing the local community together and revitalising Shandon, a historic neighbourhood in Cork, Ireland. It highlights how public art projects like the “Big Wash Up” can empower communities, preserve cultural heritage, and contribute to the resurgence of areas facing decline. Over the last 15 years, community groups in Shandon used public murals as a successful strategy to reverse decades of stagnation. The murals, created through collaborative projects, celebrated the community’s past, present,

Ser ou não ser Metsys: o desenho subjacente do Tríptico da Vida de Cristo, de Tomar, e a sua atribuição autoral

1 January 2017

The article discusses the detailed underdrawing in the Triptych, emphasizing its importance in the painting process. It mentions how the initial drawing was meticulously done by a patient collaborator and then further developed by more experienced hands. The characteristics of the underdrawing in the Triptych are compared to works by Metsys and his workshop, highlighting differences in visibility and line quality. The study utilized infrared reflectography to analyze the underdrawing, revealing extensive details not previously observed in Metsys’ works. The underdrawing of the Triptych is described as extensive and crucial

The use of technological innovation for increasing the museum heritage accessibility and attractiveness

1 December 2016

This report highlights the importance of digitizing heritage objects for museums, emphasizing the benefits of conservation, collection management, and public access. By converting physical artifacts into digital formats, museums can better preserve their collections and make them more accessible to the public. The document discusses various methods of digitization, such as photography, scanning, and 3D imaging, and how these techniques can improve the overall management of museum collections. One key aspect addressed in the legislation is the impact of digitization on the conservation and research of heritage objects. By creating

Culture and Resilience

1 October 2016

The report, produced by the Joint Research Centre of the European commission, explores the intricate relationship between culture and resilience in the context of European heritage. Under the basic assumption that national climate change risk and vulnerability are closely linked with a country’s resilience to climate change, it analysed how some aspects of culture are related to risk and vulnerability. In particular, iIndividualism/collectivism, religiousness and cultural heterogeneity are the cultural aspects analysed. The report stresses how these aspects, together with historical contingencies, institutions, and social norms influence consistently correlated with

Simulation of structural behavior of masonry using discrete element modeling

15 July 2016

The structural simulation of masonry elements has been traditionally conducted with Finite Element Models (FEM). Studies from the literature show that these models are capable of accurately reproducing the structural behaviour at a micro and macro-scale levels. Despite the good results obtained, the application of FEM implies simplifications regarding the failure modes and the constitutive laws used to represent the behaviour of bricks and mortar, as well as the interface between them. Alternative methods are available nowadays for the same purpose. An example is the Discrete Element Model (DEM) that

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