Designing protective structures at archaeological sites

Criteria and environtnental design tnethodology for a proposed structure at Lot's Basilica, Jordan

Author: Aslan, Zaki

Source: Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites, Volume 5, Numbers 1-2, 2002 , pp. 73-85(13)

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Abstract:

This paper sheds light on the need to assess the efficacy and performance of protective structures at archaeological sites according to design criteria derived from various elements in heritage management processes. The paper also focuses on the use of architectural design methodologies that essentially correspond to physical conservation requirements at archaeological sites. The paper, in effect, introduces climatic approaches to the design of protective structures at archaeological sites. It further illustrates the value of computer-based environmental simulation and modeling tools in the design phase of projects. Despite their limitations, these tools help guide design processes, and generally indicate future conservation effectiveness and performance of protective enclosed structures at archaeological sites.

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: CaRCiP (Jordanian-German Project for the Establishment of a Conservation and Restoration Center in Petra), Department of Antiquities of Jordan & German Technical Cooperation, PO Box 35077, Amman 11180, Jordan;, Email: aslan@csbe.org

Publication date: 2002-01-01

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