A Proposed Method for Decisions on the Rehabilitation of Building Facades

• Main Authors: Banu Erturan, Özlem Eren
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: KARE Publishing 2018-03-01
• Series: Megaron
• Subjects: maintenence-repair; condition assessment; defect; decision-making; sustainability; rehabilitation.
• Online Access: https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=megaron&un=MEGARON-87059

The idea of the need to protect nature and natural resources is gaining importance every day. Sustainability refers to the protection of the environment for future generations. Architectural planning and design, as well as construction and demolition are now being evaluated with a long-term and multi-sided perspective. The use of existing building stock has great advantages in terms of resources and energy consumption in contrast to the damage to the environment inherent in the construction of a new building. The use of existing building stock allows for preservation of the environment and architectural identity, as well as economic benefit. Facade rehabilitation has become a key factor. Partial and extensive rehabilitation of building facades is directly proportional to the overall performance of the building. The decision to rehabilitate and the correct means of rehabilitation are critical to the building's performance. This study is an examination of the process of making the decision to rehabilitate an existing building facade and the current methods of rehabilitation.