Smart Technologies and Historic Buildings: Gaps to be filled
Cybersecurity is a critical concern when implementing IoT smart technologies in heritage buildings, particularly museums. This concern encompasses both safety...
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What if Smart Technologies had been implemented at the National Museum of Brazil or Notre Dame?
This post initiates a series of considerations regarding the opportunities and risks associated with adopting and utilising intelligent technologies within...
Fire Risk from Electrical Micro-Mobility Devices in Historic Buildings
The recent fire that damaged the Cathedral of Córdoba originated from equipment powered by lithium-ion batteries. The growing diffusion of equipment...
Why Historic Buildings require dedicated Fire Studies
In a 2024 post titled “Why the Notre Dame Fire Improved Historic Buildings Safety”, this website examines the significance of...
Second Fire in two Months in India’s Historic Town
The October 21, 2025 fire at Nainital’s Old London House was the second serious incident within two months at this 162-year-old colonial structure,...
Lismore Masonic Lodge Fire: Incident Overview
The historic Lismore (New South Wales, Australia) Masonic Lodge, a significant early 20th-century timber and masonry structure was destroyed by...
Victorian Mansion demolished by Fire in the UK
Late on the night of 5 October 2025, Shotley Park in County Durham—once a grand Victorian mansion and latterly a...
Saint-Germain Église Fire: Another Historic Religious Site Arson
On September 29, 2025, the historic Église Saint-Germain, situated in La Châtre, Indre, France, suffered damage from a fire. The...
Mosul Grand Mosque reopened after IS devastation
On September 1, 2025, Iraq’s Prime Minister officially reopened the historic al-Nuri Grand Mosque and its iconic leaning minaret, located...
Devastating fire destroyed the “Old London House” in Nainital (India)
A massive fire destroyed the Old London House in Nainital, Uttarakhand, a colonial wooden residence dating back to 1863 and...
The Neglected Fire Vulnerability of Historic Artefacts
The preservation of immovable cultural heritage in the face of fire hazards presents a unique and critical challenge due to...
Protecting World Heritage Sites: Safety Challenges Under Climate Stress
Climate change poses an escalating threat to UNESCO World Heritage sites worldwide, with 80% of cultural heritage sites already experiencing...
Chapel Badly Damaged in the Cathedral of Cordoba (Spain)
On the evening of August 8, shortly after 9:00 PM, a fire broke out in the Chapel of the Annunciation,...
HBIM in Cultural Heritage Buildings Management: Advantages, and Limitations
The conservation of cultural heritage buildings is a cornerstone of su stainable development and cultural continuity. In recent years, Heritage...
Historic Heritage Under Assault: The Erasure of Armenian Churches
The systematic destruction of historical and cultural heritage sites, particularly Armenian churches and monasteries, in Western Armenia (now predominantly located...
Breda Landhuis Burgst Fire: Lessons for Fire Professionals
In the early hours of June 1, 2025, a devastating fire destroyed the Landhuis Burgst, a historic 18th-century villa in...
Devastating Fire at Hollybush House (London)
Devastating Fire at Hollybush House: A Case Study of Significance for Fire Safety Professionals The destructive fire occurred on 25...
The Challenge of Choosing Fire-Extinguishing Agents in Cultural Heritage Protection
The protection of cultural heritage from fires is a complex challenge, where the speed of intervention to limit the spread...
An AI Model to Detect Damages on Historic Heritage Walls
Built heritage and traditional dwellings, is a testimony to the history and culture of an area. However, in areas such...
The 2020 Beirut Port Explosion Damages to Historical Buildings
Beirut, a city with millennia of layered history, has historic districts — particularly those of Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael, and Karantina...
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Saved From Vegetation Fire
On April 18, 2025, a fire that broke east of Edmonton (Canada) has reached the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, causing...
How many Bagan Temples destroyed by the Myanmar Earthquake ?
According to Wikipedia, Bagan, the historical city of Myanmar, is located in an active seismic zone. Therefore, the city has...
