Climate-resilient conservation strategies for architectural monuments
The project investigates how Switzerland's architectural heritage can be protected against the effects of climate change and develops the basis for climate-resilient conservation strategies.
Factsheet
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Schools involved
School of Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
Bern Academy of the Arts - Institute(s) Institute Materiality in Art and Culture
- Research unit(s) Conservation Techniques
- Funding organisation Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (Bundesverwaltung)
- Duration (planned) 01.11.2024 - 30.11.2028
- Head of project Prof. Dr. Nina Mekacher
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Project staff
Jana Minder
Jonas Roters
Reto Witschi
Karin Wyss Heeb
Dr. Nadim Scherrer
Dr. Stefan Wülfert -
Partner
SUPSI – DACD / IMC
Haute Ecole Arc
Bundesamt für Kultur BAK
Situation
Climate change is profoundly affecting Switzerland, with Alpine warming since the late 19th century occurring at twice the global rate. This trend endangers monuments,historic towns and gardens, and cultural landscapes. Our project addresses these challenges by examining climate impacts on architectural heritage and devising resilient conservation strategies.
