World Heritage Site:
Historic Centre of Siena
Publication Year:
2023
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHEED9A946BA6
Summary
Climate change poses significant risks to the sustainability and energy conservation of cultural heritage sites, particularly those with traditional construction methods adapted to local climates. A study analyzing UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey and Italy—including Sassi di Matera, Ferrara, Siena, Safranbolu, Cumalıkızık, and Mardin—revealed that while these sites historically excelled in energy efficiency due to their use of local materials and topographical alignment, they are vulnerable to degradation under changing climatic conditions. The research identified critical threats to their structural integrity and energy performance, proposing a mitigation model to preserve their sustainability. This work underscores the need for adaptive conservation strategies to protect both cultural value and environmental resilience in heritage sites.
Citation
DENİZ, M., & YAMAÇLI, R. (2023). Evaluation of The Sustainability of Culturel heritage and Energy Conservation in the Context of Climate Change. Düzce Üniversitesi Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 11(3), 1446–1462. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1047571