Papers by Antonella Guida
Each architectural project is arranged as an organised process according to a sequence of phases,... more Each architectural project is arranged as an organised process according to a sequence of phases, which are in turn characterised by different procedures; from the initial cognitive analysis and the expressive synthesis, to determining the construction techniques and the most appropriate materials, all of which make it possible to define and manage the proposal. Within the course of the project, each phase is connected to the previous and following one according to different criteria but not necessarily according to a set temporal articulation. The course of the modern bioclimatic project is characterised by two specific factors, the first being the necessary attention to the reaction of each individual element and of the whole building in relation to physical phenomena; the second factor required is that of providing the occupants with a high level of satisfaction: each choice made during the planning stage is dependent on the physiological and psychological well-being of the possi...
For the preservation of earthen architecture it is crucial the study of different regional buildi... more For the preservation of earthen architecture it is crucial the study of different regional building cultures, with an approach based on the analysis and cataloging of the building techniques and the degradation diseases. In Basilicata the first evidence of earthen architecture date from the 4th century. B.C., during which the use of pisè and adobe techniques are documented. In particular, it documented the use of rammed earth and adobe techniques. Research on the historical and constructive-typological aspects of buildings in adobe conducted in south and southeast of Basilicata showed an articulate constructive culture but also a fragili-ty linked to abandonment and lack of earthen built heritage. This article is fo-cused on the conservation problems with particular reference to structural instability. The study area is the low valley of Sinni river where the clay of the St Arcangelo Basin Formation is extracted by at least two centuries to build one to two storey rural and residential buildings. The survey conducted on about 40 buildings has highlighted the main causes of instability such as seismic loads, humidity, foundation subsidence, the poor quality of the material. The study was conceived to provide the basis for conservation interventions in the context of ur-ban and landscape rehabilitation projects.
Over the years, the Egyptian temples at Luxor city have been intensely investigated, but most of ... more Over the years, the Egyptian temples at Luxor city have been intensely investigated, but most of these studies just focused on the classical sides of the archaeological and historical descriptions. Many of the environmental problems are inevitable results of the unplanned urban crawling around the monuments temples. This paper aims at assessing the environmental changes around some temples of Luxor City using Remote sensing and GIS techniques. In particular, a historical database made up of Corona and Landsat TM data have been investigated along with the new acquisitions of Quickbird2 and Sentinel2. Results from our investigation highlighted rapid changes in urban and agricultural areas, which adversely affected the Egyptian monumental temples causing serious degradation phenomena. Using the information obtained from our RS&GIS based analysis, mitigation strategies have been also identified for supporting the preservation of the archaeological area.
Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 2016
Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture XIV, 2015
Advances in Geosciences, 2008
VITRUVIO - International Journal of Architectural Technology and Sustainability
The paper is focused on the historical-architectural evolution and material-technical qualificati... more The paper is focused on the historical-architectural evolution and material-technical qualification of polychrome majolica domes that were built between the 17th and 19th centuries in Apulian religious buildings. In particular, the cultural context in which this solution spread throughout the Mediterranean area is identified. Moreover, the case history of construction and decorative techniques that are distinctive of the regional territory is discussed in terms of underlying structure, installation of elements and surface colours. The study is then detailed on the Church of Santa Maria della Vetrana in Castellana Grotte (BA), for which the morpho-typological survey and mapping of the decay state are presented, based on the use of terrestrial and aerial digital photogrammetry. Finally, based on the identification of the main pathologies from both direct and indirect alteration factors, the most appropriate conservation and maintenance interventions are outlined, with specific focus o...
The “Long Palombaro”, part of the network of underground structures and courtyards that was cover... more The “Long Palombaro”, part of the network of underground structures and courtyards that was covered by the modern Piazza Vittorio Veneto above it, was once a fully functioning cistern up until the 19th Century. Previously there was an enormous cavity with water proof walls, limestone plastering and a series of dug-out and interconnected caves and tunnels, served by numerous, old, bell-shaped cisterns located underneath the piazza. This research is meant to identify the development phases and the building culture of the 16th Century cisterns and the strong relationship between this “water architecture ” and the city. It is intended to make this great, carved architecture “usable ” once again, even if other than its original use, preserving all its shape and material characteristics. The cistern represents an emblematic example of “negative ” architecture, in which spaces are created by taking away material, contrary to “positive ” architecture, where material is added. “Negative ” ar...
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Papers by Antonella Guida