Explores the historical significance, manufacturing processes, and properties of bricks and masonry, including different types of bricks and clay minerals.
Explores the seismic behavior and classification of unreinforced masonry buildings in Switzerland, covering various construction types, failure modes, and retrofit solutions.
Explores the historical development and characteristics of different brick types, including terracotta, sand-lime, and aerated concrete, as well as the significance of clays in construction materials.
Emphasizes the role of individual and collective actions in achieving sustainability through the Sustainable Development Goals and the successes of the Millennium Development Goals.
Explores urban sustainability assessment, focusing on decision-making for sustainable cities through approaches, solution spaces, and indicator selection.
Examines sustainability, architecture, and materials through historical transitions, philosophical perspectives, and the essence of architecture as a technical activity.