EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HISTORICAL BUILDING MATERIALS: ASSESSMENT AND SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS

Abstract

Climate change poses new and unexpected threats as a growing source of concern in the preservation of historic buildings, causing physical, chemical, and structural deterioration of the original materials of our cultural heritage. These deteriorations seriously threaten both the characteristic aesthetic values and structural integrity of historic buildings and require urgent intervention. The main objective of the study is to develop feasible, economically sustainable, and environmentally sensitive strategies to increase the resilience of historic buildings against climate change. These strategies aim to enhance their resilience against future climate change scenarios while preserving the original character of the buildings. Based on current data obtained from literature research, the effects of climate variability on historic building materials have been examined, and the deterioration mechanisms of these materials under different environmental conditions and their relationships with climate change have been evaluated. As a result of this evaluation, adaptable and sustainable conservation solutions for local conditions have been proposed to prevent or minimize deterioration. These proposed solutions create a holistic conservation strategy by combining the proven wisdom of traditional conservation methods with the innovative possibilities of modern technological approaches. The study aims to contribute to the healthy transmission of cultural heritage to future generations while preserving its authenticity by bringing innovative and sustainable approaches to existing conservation practices