Building Documentation, Rehabilitation and Reuse.

General

• Code: ΔΟΜ035
• Semester: 9th
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: Specialization
• Teaching and exams language: Ελληνικά
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Lectures (4)
• ECTS Units: 5
• Course homepage: https://elearning.cm.ihu.gr/

Course Contents

This is an introductory course on current theories and methods for studying historical buildings and
architectural complexes, with the aim of developing critical thinking in decision-making regarding
their management. Special emphasis is given to the method of Architectural Documentation as a
means of recording and documenting existing structures for restoration and reuse purposes.
Lectures: Main concepts, definitions, terminology, general principles, legislation, scientific ethics
regarding interventions in preserved and non-preserved structures, the concept and significance of
monuments and their surrounding environment, contemporary perspectives and examples of
interventions in buildings with heritage value. Focus on implemented studies of restoration and
reuse of buildings and architectural complexes.
Project: Theories and methods for approaching buildings and architectural complexes requiring
documentation and restoration. Analysis of information retrieval methods through literature and onsite research. Architectural documentation methodologies depending on the object of study. Field
exercise applying the aforementioned recording and documentation methodologies for buildings.
Creation of pathology, typology, phase analysis and drawings of the buildings. Evaluation of
information and drawings for the restoration of the buildings. Proposals for reuse in line with
contemporary restoration theories.

Educational Goals

Upon completing this course students should be able to describe main contemporary trends
concerning the restoration and reuse of buildings, to recognize and analyze past construction
activities, to select and implement, based on evidence, the optimal methodology for building and
architectural documentation, manage a range of theories and methods for the documentation,
pathology and representation of the original form, to be capable of applying (creating, designing)
these representations in an evidenced and scientifically sound manner, to evaluate on-site studies, as
well as documentation and pathology representations, with the aim of selecting and proposing
evidence-based reuse solutions that are compatible with the identity and history of the building and
the unique features of the surrounding area, to prepare all required technical reports and
presentations, to collaborate and contribute as a member of multidisciplinary team in the
preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations on the documentation, restoration, and
reuse of buildings

General Skills

The course contributes to the following skills:
– Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
– Adapting to new situations
– Decision-making
– Working independently
– Team work
– Working in an interdisciplinary environment
– Project planning and management
– Respect for the natural environment
– Criticism and self-criticism
– Production of free, creative and inductive thinking

Teaching Methods

Face to face.

Use of ICT means

Powerpoint presentations, CAD software (AutoCAD), elearning platform for educational material

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

– Final written examination on theory (50%)
– Design examination (20%)
– Project (assignments) (30%)

Recommended Bibliography

• Καραδέδος, Γ., Ιστορία και Θεωρία της Αποκατάστασης, Θεσσαλονίκη 2009.
• Νομικός, Μ., Αποκατάσταση – Επανάχρηση Ιστορικών Κτιρίων και Συνόλων, Θεσσαλονίκη
  1997.
• Καραμάνου, Ζ., Αποκατάσταση Επανάχρηση Κτιρίων και Συνόλων. Αναβάθμιση
  Προβληματικών Οικιστικών Περιοχών, Θεσσαλονίκη 1997
• [In Greek]. Καραδέδος, Γ., Ιστορία και Θεωρία της Αποκατάστασης, Θεσσαλονίκη 2009.
  [In Greek]. Νομικός, Μ., Αποκατάσταση – Επανάχρηση Ιστορικών Κτιρίων και Συνόλων, Θεσσαλονίκη,
  1997.
  [In Greek]. Καραμάνου, Ζ., Αποκατάσταση Επανάχρηση Κτιρίων και Συνόλων. Αναβάθμιση
  Προβληματικών Οικιστικών Περιοχών, Θεσσαλονίκη 1997