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1. Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Prof. Eleni Maistrou - NTUA – National Technical University of Athens Knowing the built heritage Module 2 Basic Course Teaching Material Topic 2.2 Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection Educational Toolkit

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3. Prof. Eleni Maistrou - NTUA - National Technical University of Athens Abstract The presentation examines the elements which constitute the architectural heritage. Cultural heritage contains various different values, such as historic, scientific, aesthetic, economic, quality of life, preservation of cultural identity. There are various problems threatening cultural heritage, such as natural ageing, atmospheric pollution, functions of modern cities, natural disasters, human destruction, economic mutations. Protection of historic cities should be encountered along with development planning and upgrading of the quality of life. Additionally, the restoration and reuse should be in compatibility with the historic shell. Protection of historic cities should include documentation and evaluation before the implementation of any intervention . It is important to establish a permanent local organization disposing professional knowledge, combining a continual exchange of ideas with residents. This organization should respect the particular historic, architectural and cultural characteristics of each city. Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage

4. Prof. Eleni Maistrou - NTUA - National Technical University of Athens Content Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Table of contents of this presentation 2.2.1. What constitutes the architectural heritage 2.2.2. The values of cultural heritage 2.2.3. Problems and threats 2.2.4. Strategic planning for protection 2.2.5. Historical buildings - Architectural analysis and evaluation 2.2.6. Historical buildings - Conservation projects and evaluation of conservation 2.2.7. Protection of historic cities

6. 2.2.1. What constitutes the architectural heritage Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Historical buildings - Byzantine and neoclassic architecture Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection

7. 2.2.1. What constitutes the architectural heritage Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Historic Cities and Settlements – Koroni, Nafplio, Monembassia Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection

8. 2.2.1. What constitutes the architectural heritage Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Fortifications and fortified settlements – Astypalaia, Kalymnos, Nafplio Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection

9. 2.2.1. What constitutes the architectural heritage Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Modern movement – Architecture of 20 th century Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection

10. 2.2.1. What constitutes the architectural heritage Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Natural elements Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection

13. 2.2.4. Strategic planning for protection Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage Following the instructions and declarations of international organizations dealing with protection issues (UNESCO, ICOMOS, Council of Europe) heritage protection cannot be encountered separately from development planning. The main objective is acquiring a balance between protection and development and upgrading the quality of life in all cities and villages. Every planning and every intervention should begin with an in-depth familiarization and understanding of the historic importance, value, mutations and current situation in heritage. Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection

16. 2.2.5. Historical buildings Architectural analysis and evaluation Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage The restoration and reuse in compatibility with the historic shell constitute the most important tool for the protection and development of historic cities and villages. The preservation of the successive historic phases of the building under restoration in order for it to acquire a new use, the tolerable degree of intervention on its form and structure as well as the symbolic value of the original use of certain special buildings, are all subjects of special concern upon every intervention. Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection

18. 2.2.7. Protection of historic cities Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage The documentation and evaluation, of historic cities, should precede any kind of intervention for their protection. Various studies should be realized recording their history, the typology of buildings, the characteristics of the urban tissue, the traits of the natural landscape, archaeological data, specific cultural elements, traditional financial activities etc. Historic cities in Mediterranean area, face problems caused by: The over-exploitation of land, which alters the urban form and the great pressures from short-term economically more viable modern functions and intensive activities that deprive their historic functional character and identity Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection

20. 2.2.7. Protection of historic cities Educational Linkage Approach In Cultural Heritage It is important to establish a permanent local organization disposing professional knowledge that will combine a continual exchange of ideas with residents. The same organization could also promote self-financed development projects that would respect and highlight the particular historic, architectural and cultural characteristics of each city. The act of planning in historic quarters must be the process of managing change in a sensitive and appropriate manner to preserve the character of the locality, while permitting necessary economic change. Prof. Eleni Maistrou – Topic 2.2: Architectural Heritage - Strategic planning for protection