It is estimated that EU cultural heritage (CH) buildings represent 30% of the total existing
stock. Nevertheless, all actions in terms of refurbishment need a deep knowledge based on …

The paper presents a review on major contributions in infrared thermography to study the
built environment at multiple scales. To elaborate the review, hundreds of studies conducted …

From a wide range of bibliography (148 publications composed by books, guidelines,
scientific papers, and other documents), the study presents a critical review of the use of the …

In this work the potential of infrared thermography (IRT) to assess moisture related
phenomenon was tested. Initially, several set-ups and boundary conditions were created to …

Research concerning the façade of a building involves a comprehensive review of the
impermeability of building materials, in order to determine their maintenance and repair …

The EU is strongly committed to energy saving in buildings. Air leaks through the building
envelope represent a significant percentage of buildings energy consumption. Locating and …

Moisture is one of the most important factors causing building stone decay and rain
penetration is one of the leading factors. Particularly, wind-driven rain spells, which are …

This article describes the use of non-or minimally destructive methods to study damp in San
Juan Bautista Church at Talamanca de Jarama in the Spanish province of Madrid. The …

Infrared thermography (IRT) techniques for building inspection are currently becoming
increasingly popular as non-destructive methods that provide valuable information about …

The characterisation of both surface and subsurface pathologies (position, depth, width,…)
that affects the porous materials used in building constructions, once in service, is important …