Practical Structural Design Guide for the Preservation and Renovation of Historical Stone Buildings
Viksna, Martins (2025)
2025
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This bachelor’s thesis aims to develop a comprehensive guide for the renovation of various historic structures, providing valuable examples and practical solutions for those involved in heritage building preservation. Designed as a resource for both inexperienced engineers and homeowners and structural engineers with experience, this guide offers innovative solutions to common structural challenges encountered in historic buildings renovation projects. The thesis is divided into two sections: the first presents the theoretical foundations of heritage preservation, and the second applies these principles to a specific renovation project.
The thesis outlines essential preservation concepts, historical materials and current guidelines. Topics include architectural styles, the importance of conservation and preservation of historical structures, geotechnical considerations and challenges during renovation, energy efficiency and structural engineering solutions connected to heritage buildings.
The second section explores the renovation of a historic priest's summer house dating back to the 1900s. The structure is located in the rural area of Latvia. The second part specifically focuses on improving structural integrity and energy performance, this project includes designing a new timber truss element for the roof, preserving original rubble masonry walls, and reinforcing the foundation with reinforced concrete. Additionally, energy efficiency is assessed by post-renovation calculations in the software. The project combines detailed architectural plans with sustainable solutions to balance historical preservation with modern sustainability standards, resulting in a practical and visually appealing proposal for the owner.
Ultimately, this thesis delivers a set of comprehensive plans and a sustainable design approach, serving both as a resource for the building’s owner and as a guide for other specialists working on similar heritage renovation projects.
The thesis outlines essential preservation concepts, historical materials and current guidelines. Topics include architectural styles, the importance of conservation and preservation of historical structures, geotechnical considerations and challenges during renovation, energy efficiency and structural engineering solutions connected to heritage buildings.
The second section explores the renovation of a historic priest's summer house dating back to the 1900s. The structure is located in the rural area of Latvia. The second part specifically focuses on improving structural integrity and energy performance, this project includes designing a new timber truss element for the roof, preserving original rubble masonry walls, and reinforcing the foundation with reinforced concrete. Additionally, energy efficiency is assessed by post-renovation calculations in the software. The project combines detailed architectural plans with sustainable solutions to balance historical preservation with modern sustainability standards, resulting in a practical and visually appealing proposal for the owner.
Ultimately, this thesis delivers a set of comprehensive plans and a sustainable design approach, serving both as a resource for the building’s owner and as a guide for other specialists working on similar heritage renovation projects.