scholarly journals Alternative Governance Model for Historical Building Conservation in China: From Property Rights Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Nan Guo ◽  
Edwin Hon Wan Chan ◽  
Esther Hiu Kwan Yung
Keyword(s):  
Property Rights ◽  
Urban Renewal ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Coase Theorem ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Historical Building ◽  
Property Ownership ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Building Conservation

With the rapid advancement of urbanisation, the adaptive reuse of heritage plays a key role in achieving sustainable development, which is widely recognised by UNESCO and International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). In the process of urban renewal, unclear property rights have seriously hindered the relocation of old houses, compensation and the adaptive reuse of historical buildings, even causing a series of social contradictions, such as violence. Moreover, forced evictions and controversy in dealing with the rights of residents, particularly the so-called ‘nail households’ have attracted public attention. However, few studies have analysed the problems and countermeasures from the perspective of unclear property rights. This study focuses on analysing the unclear property rights of historical buildings to propose an Alternative Governance Model for Historical Building Conservation in China. Founded on the Coase Theorem of externalities and property rights to examine the existing complex property ownership and rights patterns of 63 historical buildings in the famous Pingjiang Historic Block in Suzhou, China, the model provides reasonable and feasible reconstruction schemes for each situation. The operation model can also provide a symbiosis of new and old building solutions for urban renewal in developing countries, which may encounter a similar challenge of urbanisation.

scholarly journals MANAGEMENT PROCESSES RECONSTRUCTION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS SUPPORTED BY SMART TECHNOLOGY – A CASE STUDY OF FUZHOU CITY

2019 ◽  
Vol XLII-2/W15 ◽  
pp. 953-956
Author(s):  
W. Qu ◽  
M. J. Li ◽  
X. Q. Zhang ◽  
Z. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Planning ◽  
Management System ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Historical Building ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Building Management ◽  
Visualization Technology ◽  
Smart Technologies ◽  
Building Conservation ◽  
Technology Level

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> This research is based on the projects that Fuzhou has carried out and in developing, regarding to historical building survey, registration, documentation, publication, construction, and daily management business. It integrates smart technologies such as geographic information technology and visualization technology to develop a historical building conservation management database and Fuzhou historical building conservation planning management system. The construction of Fuzhou historical building conservation planning management system, promoted the reconstruction of historical building management processes, achieved efficient and advanced administrative management, achieved scientific and intelligent conservation of historical buildings, and improved the conservation and management of Fuzhou historical buildings in the field of technology level.</p>

Adaptive reuse of open spaces in historical buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 703-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatice Kıran Çakır ◽  
Dinçer Aydın ◽  
Selin Arabulan
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Outdoor Environment ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Historical Building ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Interior Spaces ◽  
Observation Method ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThis study aims to evaluate the use of open and green spaces (OGS) of a historical building after the adaptive reuse of the building. The relationship between the use of OGSs and the perceived environments of the users is examined.Design/methodology/approachTo determine the OGS use preferences of the users and to obtain quantitative data, a survey was conducted. The data were evaluated using descriptive statistics in SPSS. Also, observation method was used to determine the frequency measurements of OGS. Thus, the relationships between the results were identified statistically.FindingsIt has been determined that the outdoor space features of a historical building should be arranged following its new function. The use of OGSs was affected by the physical properties of the spaces, accessibility and time spent in the settlement.Originality/valueThe historical building itself and its interior spaces, as well as the open, semi-open and green spaces of the building, are affected by the adaptive reuse process. However, the fact that only a few studies in the literature focus on the outdoor environment of the re-functionalized historical buildings makes this study original and unique.

Adaptive reuse of historical buildings

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuraini Md Ali ◽  
Rodiah Zawawi ◽  
Nik Elyna Myeda ◽  
Nabila Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Social Perceptions ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Historical Building ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Sites

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on the impacts that the adaptive reuse of historical building has on museum service quality by analysing the visitors’ expectations and perceptions through the HISTOQUAL model. It looks deeper into investigating the enhancement of adaptive reuse approach to historical buildings not only to the surrounding environment, but also to the building’s cultural significance. Design/methodology/approach A field survey implementing quantitative approach was conducted by using questionnaires to collect the visitors’ expectations and perceptions on their visits to the selected case study sites. The selected two case study sites are both newly adaptive reuse museums located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Through these case studies, the visitors’ expectations and perceptions were analysed and the differences were identified. Findings Positive feedback on the level of service quality provided at both museums indirectly shows the success of adaptive reuse initiative on the historical buildings towards adapting their new functions as a museum. It was also noted that foreign language leaflets and facilities for less able visitors were among the two service criteria that do not exceed the expectations of users. In general, these findings are crucial in identifying the gap within the services provided and appropriate measures that can be undertaken for further improvement. Research limitations/implications Further study can be employed to a larger population of study to cater for a variety of perspectives from both users and managers of the buildings. Practical implications This paper highlights the implications of users’ feedback towards building usability and functions. It provided imperative findings from the users’ point of view pertaining to the services provided. Social implications The paper illustrates the significance of social perceptions on the implications of service delivery. It also reports empirical evidence in highlighting the importance of users’ attributes towards excellent service delivery. Originality/value Up to present, there exists a small number of studies that look into reviewing the new functions of adaptive reuse buildings. This study now contributes to create a larger number of studies in this scope, especially within the context of Malaysia.

scholarly journals Attachment and Associational Dimensions in the Architecture of Historical Building Conversion in Thailand Between 1997 and 2012

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Peeraya Boonprasong
Keyword(s):  
Architectural Design ◽  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Historic Buildings ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Architectural Drawings ◽  
Historical Building ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Architectural Elements ◽  
Initial Survey

The research on The Initial Survey of Evolution of Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings in Thailand is aimed at constructing knowledge for the module named Reuse and Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. This module is part of the curriculum of Bachelor of Architecture, which studies the role of architecture fabricated within historical buildings. In the era between 1997 and 2012 in Thailand, there was a notable transformation from conservation to contemporary conversion. A review of conservation perspectives indicates a combined multi-disciplinary cooperation between architectural design and conservation. To establish issues regarding the knowledge of conversion, a research question is raised: how do architectural elements play its role through changing of use? Aimed at understanding the complexity among conversion ideologies, issues surrounding architectural elements of historical buildings are rationally explored. Based on significant conversion projects from 1996 to 2012, architectural elements were referenced as to how concepts and objectives were associated.  Qualitative research was conducted through a study of primary sources; survey and classification of representative samples, and secondary documents, records and architectural drawings. The controlling significance of the buildings led to a discussion and an analysis of the architectural designs through new additions and amendments made on the historical fabric. Included in this discussion are the principles of conversion as they relate to the architecture of historic buildings and the ideology of the modification. It is found that understanding a change to architectural elements through an ontological perspective, that of attachment and associational approaches, could clearly reveal the construction programme that felicitates the historical building for which conservation or adaptation is determined. A dialogue on relevant contexts surrounding amendments of architectural elements demonstrated that a strong emphasis towards particular objectives of use could coincidentally harm the historical building’s architectural dimension framework. This leads to the notion that architecture for adaptive reuse should include knowledge of the original construction, a balance among conditions of the existing building, its programming and further habitation. 

scholarly journals ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN METHODS OF RENOVATION OF INTERIORS OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

2020 ◽  
pp. 272-280
Author(s):  
E. Turikova ◽  
◽  
O. Nedoshytko ◽  
A. Akopova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Field ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Structural Basis ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Historical Building ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Interior Spaces ◽  
Light Color ◽  
Initial Geometry

In this article specific examples of historical interiors are identified and characterized, environment-forming factors determining the individuality of the historic interior and its renovation strategy are highlighted; shows the methods of renovation andreprofiling of historical interiors, their selection and testing in real environmental conditions.The historical buildings that make up the golden fund for the development of old cities often carry a bunch of contradictions: their interiors do not alwaysmeet today's requirements for the geometry of interior spaces, their hygiene, lighting, acoustics; the structural basis does not allow to increase the load; they are not designed for new functions, modes of operation, flows of people, etc.; the existing aesthetic system contradicts modern materials and stylistic priorities. Incorrect adaptation of historical interiors to a foreign function leads to irreplaceable cultural and artistic losses. Therefore, it is relevant to identify techniques for the renovation of historical interiors, architectural and design tools to ensure consistent interaction of the historical foundation and modern equipment.The study allowed to clarify the concept of “interior of a historic building”; to reveal the factors that determine the design approaches to the renovation of the interior: initial geometry, hue-color certainty and potential, artistic and stylistic integrity, scenographic potential, sanitary-hygienic and ergonomic, safety, human factor, compositional reality and potential. The identified factors made it possible to formulate the tasks and means of renovating aspecific historical interior. The methods of renovation are: the introduction of a contrasting accent; creation of alternative environmental and stylistic scenarios, points and perspectives of perception; use of environmentalinstallations from equipment; the formation of a single visual field of the interior and exterior through the use of font, elements of historical style.The article “Architectural and design techniques for renovating the interiors of historical buildings” clarifies the concept of “interior of a historical building”. The features of such interiors were identified and characterized, environment-forming factors determining the individuality of the historical interior and the strategy for its renovation, as well as design approaches to interior renovation: initial geometry, light-color certainty and potential, artistic and stylistic integrity, scenographic potential, sanitary-hygienic and ergonomic, were identified, security, human factor, compositional givenness and potential. The methods of renovation and reprofiling of historical interiors are shown, they are selected and tested in real environmental conditions. The identified factors made it possible to formulate the tasks and means of renovating aspecific historical interior. The methods of renovation are: the introduction of a contrasting accent; creation of alternative environmental and stylistic scenarios, points and perspectives of perception; use of environmental installations from equipment; the formation of a single visual field of the interior and exterior through the use of font, elements of historical style. The article is illustrated with graphic materials from the course student work (Art. Yulia Shtyrbu).

Solutions to property rights ‘violations’ experienced by Ghanaian (Akan) widows and their children: The role of international social workers in addressing human rights

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 405-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose Korang-Okrah ◽  
Wendy Haight ◽  
Priscilla Gibson ◽  
James Black
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Property Rights ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Property Ownership ◽  
International Perspectives ◽  
Economic Survival ◽  
Ghanaian Women ◽  
Rights Issues ◽  
International Social

Social workers are increasingly embracing international perspectives and roles to address persistent human rights issues. This study examines solutions to property rights disputes involving Ghanaian women who are widowed from the perspectives of Akan men and women in four communities. Property ownership is fundamental to the economic survival of women and their children, but millions of women around the world lose their rights to property following the deaths of their husbands. We conducted focus groups with 102 participants in four Akan communities to generate local, culturally viable solutions for preventing property rights violations and resolving them when they do occur.

scholarly journals The introduction of the SRF-II method to compare hypothesis of adaptive reuse for an iconic historical building

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Abastante ◽  
Salvatore Corrente ◽  
Salvatore Greco ◽  
Isabella M. Lami ◽  
Beatrice Mecca
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Reuse ◽  
Historical Building

scholarly journals Extracting features from laser scanning point cloud

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 00013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Badenko ◽  
Alexander Fedotov ◽  
Dmitry Zotov
Keyword(s):  
Point Cloud ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Historical Building ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Historic Building ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Information Modelling ◽  
Hybrid Technology ◽  
Building Information

Analyses of gaps in processing of raw laser scanning data and results of bridging the gaps discovered on the basis of usage of laser scanning data for historic building information modelling are presented. Some results of the development of a unified hybrid technology for the processing, storage, access and visualization of combined laser scanning and photography data about historical buildings are analyzed. The first result of the technology application to historical building of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University shows the robustness of the approaches proposed.

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