“Architectural conservation is something that embraces not just architecture in all its various forms, but a vast range of other subjects – environmental politics, urban planning, urban economics and tourism, and even war destructions and renewal [...] Conservation is, and has always been, an integral part of modern society and its environment, like all the modern environments, did not just happened”.

(Miles Glendinning 2013)

Starting from this concept, the 10th edition of the International Conference on “Conservation of Architectural Heritage” (CAH) aims at bringing together academics and professionals who care about heritage from different points of view and share their visions in protecting, preserving, and enhancing cultural heritage for the future. The conference has proven its success year by year, and this 10th edition, held in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth, the University of Cagliari, and the Polytechnic University of Turin, will stand out by discussing all the Art and Science of Heritage.

The conference will be held at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where magnificent history meets industrial reinvention and modernist experimentation. The city is a place where each era has inscribed its mark on the urban fabric like layers of a palimpsest. From its Roman foundations and Savoy palaces to its Liberty façades and pioneering industrial complexes, Turin embodies the coexistence of monumental power, artistic flourish, and working-class innovation. The city’s transformation of factories into cultural hubs, its stewardship of UNESCO-listed royal residences, and its ongoing debates around conserving modernist icons reveal heritage not as a static inheritance but as a dynamic field of negotiation. Hosting our conference here places us in a living laboratory of heritage, where conservation, adaptive reuse, and cultural identity are not abstract debates but visible realities shaping the city’s past, present, and future.

Architectural and Cultural Heritage is testimony to past societies’ values, achievements, as well as political, social, and economic systems. Such heritage is represented in tangible and intangible forms and at landscape, urban, and architectural scales. Across these scales, it embodies both material and immaterial values and informs current and future societies with invaluable information about their history and identity. Unfortunately, cultural sites are no longer the same as they used to be. They are exposed to losing their authenticity and identity bit by bit due to many decay factors. The different levels of scale and the wide range of chronologies introduce different challenges that academics and professionals respond to in our contemporary time. For example, the concepts of archaeology, history, and identity are not the same between historic and modern heritage sites, which present an additional challenge to conserve and protect heritage that is not commonly seen as a legacy of the past (e.g., modern heritage). Furthermore, 19th- and 20th-century conservation approaches are sometimes not enough alone to achieve holistic and appropriate conservation, where community contemporary social values and input are essential in valuing, interpreting, and preserving heritage assets. Thus, it is important to advocate the need for equal consideration and in-depth studies for our heritage, considering its time, scales, and values. In addition, there is unprecedented recognition of culture within the Sustainable Development Goals, which will play a crucial role. In becoming a fundamental discourse within Sustainability, Cultural Heritage research will employ techniques and methodologies belonging to the Arts and Humanities, Architecture, Restoration and Conservation, Creative Practices, along with Sciences, Technology, and Engineering.

Thus, the conference will not only talk about heritage but also about how to interpret and preserve it, considering the diversity of scales, typologies, uses, periods of construction, and state of conservation, as well as how to link it to the broader topics of sustainability, accessibility, and assessment of values. In doing so, the conference will start by identifying concepts and topics of cultural heritage and its subtle link with the communities and/or the environment.

This year, the conference will have three special sessions:

Modern Heritage Interpretation and Conservation

How do we preserve the heritage of modernity? This session examines the interpretation, analysis, and conservation of modern architecture, military sites, and industrial landscapes—heritage that is innovative, contested, and environmentally vulnerable, but still shaping our identities today. Join leading voices as we explore fresh approaches to interpretation, adaptive reuse, sustainable conservation, and community engagement, ensuring that the legacy of the 20th and 21st centuries is not only protected but celebrated and reimagined for the future. We will be rethinking narratives of modernity, addressing both material fragility and ecological pressures. By sharing case studies and forward-looking approaches, the session invites dialogue on how modern heritage can be protected, reimagined, and made relevant for future generations.

Digital and Creative Heritage

In an era where technology is reshaping how we document, conserve, and experience cultural heritage, this session explores the transformative potential of digital and creative practices. From advanced documentation and conservation tools such as HBIM and 3D modelling, to immersive storytelling through film, media, augmented, and virtual reality, participants will engage with innovative approaches that bridge scholarship, practice, and public imagination. The session invites contributions that demonstrate how digital methods not only safeguard architectural heritage but also open new pathways for interpretation, accessibility, and community engagement. By showcasing pioneering projects and critical reflections, we aim to spark dialogue on how creative technologies can enrich conservation practice, democratize heritage knowledge, and foster deeper connections between people and place.

Intersecting Perspectives on the Future of Religious Architectural Heritage: New Functions and Transformation Processes

Quel avenir pour quelles églises? What Future for Which Churches? (Morisset, Noppen, Coomans, 2006)

Twenty years ago, the authors of this well-known publication brought to public attention an issue that has since become a matter of significant concern and a priority on the agendas of church-owning bodies and institutions. This urgency was clearly reaffirmed by the 2018 Bishops’ Conference and further articulated through the subsequent drafting of the Guidelines on the Decommissioning and Ecclesiastical Reuse of Churches. This session aims to foster a broad and critical reflection on religious architectural heritage by exploring international approaches to church reuse, as addressed in Italy and in other countries. Through diverse perspectives and with the utmost openness to different religious confessions, the discussion seeks to assess ongoing transformation processes and emerging new functions for sacred buildings.

Selected papers of the conference will be published in a book series under the title of Advances in Science, Technology, & Innovation (ASTI) by Springer. Others will be published in the Resourceedings journal by IEREK Press. Best papers will have the opportunity to be published in the Architecture MDPI Journal under the Topical collection titled “The Conservation of Architectural and Urban Heritage: Sustainable and Creative Strategies”

Scope

The 10th edition of the “Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH)” conference comprehensively covers the topic of heritage's creative and technical conservation, preservation, and community engagement. In addition, it aims to bring the topic of conservation considering archaeological, historic, modern, and contemporary heritage, as well as the diversity of scales: landscape, urban, and architectural ones. This will be explored within the umbrella of sustainability and accessibility, discussing the relations between cultural heritage preservation and development. The conference envelops interdisciplinary and co-creative methods of the conservation of both tangible heritage sites in the form of architectural landmarks, civic and military heritage, and associated intangible aspects of heritage. It touches upon the significance, authenticity, and identity of cultural heritage and the economic impact that its conservation brings. Encompassing various methods of heritage preservation, the conference also covers citizens’ as well as governmental policy implementation & NGOs’ role in the process. Furthermore, tourism’s impact on heritage sites, innovative design methods, and climate change adaptations are integral to the conference focus. The conference aspires to investigate the use of traditional and advanced digital tools and their contribution to the documentation, interpretation, conservation, and community engagement with tangible and intangible heritage.

• 1. Concepts of Heritage Sites, Theories and Practices of Conservation Worldwide

  1.1. Preservation And Conservation for the Wide Range of Heritage (Different Geographies, Different Historic/Modern Periods)
  1.2. Different approaches and practices for different types of heritage
  1.3. Cultural Awareness, Legislation, Charters and Recommendations for Heritage Protection
  1.4. The governmental and NGO Role in the Conservation of the Cultural Heritage

• 2. The Significance and Prominence of Cultural Heritage

  2.1. Authenticity, Identity, and Significance of Cultural Heritage
  2.2. Value of Heritage Sites to Residents and Their Sense of Belonging
  2.3. UNESCO Sites: Preservation and Management Strategies
  2.4. Socio-Economic Values in Reuse Strategies
  2.5. Intangible Cultural Heritage Assets
  2.6. Heritage Valuation and Interpretation

• 3. Conservation Theories, Practices, and Heritage Peculiarities

  3.1. Archeological heritage from antiquity to modernity
  3.2. Industrial heritage and environmental implications
  3.3. Defence and Military Heritage and its Legacy
  3.4. Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Heritage and its Legacy
  3.5. Abandoned Villages: New Strategies and Perspectives for Repopulation
  3.6. Post-Crisis Heritage Conservation and Management
  3.7. Dark/ Difficult Heritage Conservation and Management

• 4. Methods, Tools and Technologies in Heritage Asset Conservation

  4.1. Innovative and Sustainable Technological Methods and New Materials in Creative Experiments.
  4.2. Non-Destructive Diagnostics and New Techniques for Decay Assessment and Preservation.
  4.3. Digital Transition: From Archives to HBIM
  4.4. Digital Heritage approaches and strategies
  4.5. Mapping, Photogrammetry, and Gamification Techniques.
  4.6. Creative and Digital heritage approaches

• 5. Policies, Strategies, Management, Display, and Promotion of Cultural Heritage

  5.1. Reuse strategies of urban areas and built heritage
  5.2. Sustainable Governance Strategies for Maintaining and Investing in Heritage Assets.
  5.3. Tourism for cultural heritage and sustainable tourism practices
  5.4. Museology and its Impact on Tourist Attraction and Economic Benefit
  5.5. Historical Landscapes as Cultural Heritage
  5.6. Refugees' Ephemeral Heritage and Heritage Mobility
  5.7. Cultural heritage and hospitality

• 6. Citizen Involvement and Their Roles in Conserving History

  6.1. The Community Role in the Reconstruction and Conservation of War-Devastated Heritage Sites
  6.2. Social participation in historical areas development plans and in regenerating heritage
  6.3. The Role of Women in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
  6.4. Raising awareness about the preservation value of architectural heritage.
  6.5. Co-creation practices and the preservation of tangible and intangible heritage.
  6.6. Role of Cultural heritage in migration phenomena

• 7. Accessibility and Sustainable Preservation of Heritage Sites

  7.1. Cultural Heritage for All (Universal Accessibility)
  7.2. Sustainability impact assessment
  7.3. Adaptation to climate changes
  7.4. Long-Term Strategies and Awareness Campaigns
  7.5. Tangible and Intangible Heritage Accessibility in Conservation and Community Engagement

Architecture special issue: Strategies for Architectural Conservation and Adaptive Reuse by MDPI (Q1 Scopus Indexed) 

Best papers from the International Conference on the Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) 2026 will be published in the Architecture special issue: The Conservation of Architectural and Urban Heritage: Sustainable and Creative Strategies" by MDPI.

Any participant in the CAH2026 Conference interested in publishing their paper in the special collection will receive a 50% discount on the fees listed on the MDPI website.

Topical Collection Information

Social, economic and industrial developments have left architectural compounds and urban areas disposed of or at risk of abandonment. Architectural and urban adaptive reuse has been sought as a solution, but a large body of literature draws attention to the consequences of economically driven regeneration in establishing social and economic restructuring, causing the marginalisation of underprivileged communities, and how such schemes could encourage the commodification of historic assets. In addition, the lack of community engagement in adaptive reuse and conservation strategies affects the outcomes of these processes, which results in new areas that do not represent the values and aspirations of contemporary communities. Therefore, appropriate strategies for architectural and urban conservation and adaptive reuse are crucial for activating the role of heritage, as a cultural product, and design, as a creative practice, in promoting sustainable growth and stimulating urban and rural regeneration and community resilience within the historic context.

With the emergence of key international initiatives such the UNESCO Historic Urban Landscape HUL approach for appropriate adaptive reuse strategies, it has become apparent that heritage assets are critical catalysts that stimulate environmental, economic and community regeneration of the historic built environment; thus, the sensitive and innovative reuse of historic buildings and areas is needed, and by doing so, promoting locally accepted regeneration, community appreciation and the preservation and management of these heritage assets. This emphasises the need to juxtaposition research and practice with community engagement to synthesise impactful adaptive reuse strategies and schemes that reconnect communities to their heritage and help them understand their past and communal identity, consequently enhancing their wellbeing.

With the emergence of community-led approaches and tools for the interpretation and valuation of cultural heritage (e.g. critical heritage, cultural mapping, etc.), adaptive reuse strategies have been diversified, using design and conservation as tools to regenerate historic and heritage places while promoting their tangible and intangible heritage dimensions. Thus, this Topical Collection is in collaboration with the IEREK International Conference on the Conservation of Architectural Heritage and aims to serve as a platform to assemble such recent and innovative research findings and draw attention to different approaches relating to the field of adaptive reuse and architectural conservation. Through an open access mode, the Topical Collection intends to continuously disseminate this knowledge widely at a time when the heritage context is facing critical challenges posed by urbanisation and the need for economic development.  The discussion in this Topical Collection intends to cover diverse types of historic and modern heritage and to focus on (but is not limited to) the following thematic areas:

• Conservation, adaptive reuse and creative placemaking;
• The role of conservation and adaptive reuse in climate adaptation;
• Post-conflict heritage regeneration;
• Memorization through heritage conservation and adaptive reuse;
• Heritage conservation and adaptive reuse as a peace making strategy;
• The contribution of architectural design (and/or) communities to heritage preservation, conservation and adaptive reuse;
• The contribution of new technologies (e.g., HBIM);
• Critical heritage for inclusive adaptive reuse and conservation strategies;
• Adaptive reuse of urban/architectural military and industrial heritage;
• The role of urban conservation and adaptive reuse in equitable development;
• Rural heritage contribution to sustainable development and resilient communities;
• Coastal heritage and its adaptive reuse;
• Cultural landscape revitalization strategies;
• Cultural mapping, cartography and palimpsest as tools for heritage adaptive reuse.

Editor

 

         

Polytechnic University of Turin (Politecnico di Torino)

The Polytechnic University of Turin is the first engineering school in Italy, founded in the wake of the renewal of technical-scientific culture that saw the birth of the most prestigious European polytechnics in the mid-19th century. Founded in 1859 as the School of Applications for Engineers, it became the Royal Polytechnic University of Turin in 1906.

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To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the conference themes/ Topics upon registration.

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Organized from the comfort of your own home, the conference offers a virtual attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, online, and have their work considered for publication in the proceedings.

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For any reason, authors may wish to submit pre-recorded video presentations no later than 15 days prior to the conference. Alternatively, they may wish to record a voice-over PowerPoint presentation for submission to the conference organizers.

2. Attend/ Present in-person and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings 

Organized at the University of Portsmouth, UK, offering a Physical attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, on campus, and have their work considered for publication in the ASTI Series by Springer as part of the conference proceedings.

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Mole Antonelliana:

Built in the 19th century, originally intended as a synagogue, it is now a symbol of Turin and houses the National Cinema Museum.

Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale):

Dating back to the 16th century, this was the residence of the House of Savoy and a center of royal power.

Palazzo Madama:

A historic palace with roots in Roman and medieval times, later transformed with a baroque facade in the 17th century.

Turin Cathedral (Duomo di San Giovanni):

Constructed in the late 15th century, it is renowned for safeguarding the Shroud of Turin.

Piazza Castello:

The historic heart of Turin since the 16th century, surrounded by royal and civic buildings.

Valentino Castle:

Built in the 17th century along the Po River, this castle features Renaissance architecture and is part of Valentino Park.

Turin is an elegant city in northern Italy, known for its royal heritage, refined architecture, and peaceful atmosphere. Once the first capital of Italy, it features landmarks like the Royal Palace of Turin and the renowned Egyptian Museum of Turin. Surrounded by the Alps, Turin offers a unique blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty.

By Plane:

Turin is served primarily by Turin-Caselle Airport (TRN), also known as Sandro Pertini Airport, located about 16 km north of the city.

• Airlines: It is a hub for budget carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air, with direct flights from major European cities like London, Paris, and Madrid.
• Getting to the City:    
• Train: A dedicated rail link connects the airport to the Porta Susa station in about 30 minutes.
• Bus: The Arriva shuttle runs every 15–30 minutes to the city center (Porta Nuova and Porta Susa), taking about 45–50 minutes.
• Alternative Airports: Many travelers fly into Milan Malpensa (MXP), which is only 1.5–2 hours away by direct bus or train.

By Train (Recommended)

Turin is a major hub for Italy’s high-speed rail network (Frecciarossa and Italo), making it one of the most efficient ways to arrive.

• From Milan: High-speed trains take only 45–60 minutes.
• From Rome: The journey takes roughly 4 to 4.5 hours.
• International: There are direct high-speed connections from Paris Gare de Lyon (approx. 5.5 hours) and Lyon.
• Main Stations: Most high-speed trains stop at both Torino Porta Susa (modern, well-connected) and Torino Porta Nuova (the main historic terminal in the heart of the city).

By Car

Turin is surrounded by a ring road (A55) and is easily accessible via several major motorways:

• A4: Connects to Milan and Venice.
• A21: Connects to Piacenza and Brescia.
• A6/A10: Connects to the Italian Riviera and France.
• A32: Connects to the Fréjus Road Tunnel (France).

Important Note on Driving: Much of the historic center is a ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato). Unauthorized vehicles are banned from entering between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays. If your hotel is inside this zone, be sure to provide your license plate to them in advance to avoid heavy fines.

By Bus

Long-distance buses like FlixBus and Itabus arrive at the Autostazione Corso Bolzano (located right next to the Porta Susa train station). This is often the most budget-friendly option for traveling from other Italian or European cities.

Important Note: The following hotels are provided as recommendations for your convenience only. Please be advised that these hotels are not official partners, and we do not provide accommodation for attendees. Booking and expenses are the sole responsibility of the participant.

Hotel Recommendations: Near Polytechnic University of Turin

Best Quality Hotel Politecnico

• Star Rating: 4 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

B&B HOTEL Torino Orbassano

• Star Rating: 3 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

Hotel Dock Milano

• Star Rating: 3 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

Turin Palace Hotel

• Star Rating: 4 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

Hotel Miramonti

• Star Rating: 3 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

ART HOTEL OLYMPIC

• Star Rating: 4 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

Hotel Genio

• Star Rating: 3 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

Liberty Hotel

• Star Rating: 3 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

Hotel Castello

• Star Rating: 3 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

Hotel Glis

• Star Rating: 3 ★
• Google Maps/Info: Link

For IEREK's Previous Publications, Please Click here

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) held on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan in November 2015. 

Elsevier

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Special Issue: Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH)

Publication Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-social-and-behavioral-sciences/vol/225

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) -2nd Edition held on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor in February 2018.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030108700

IEREK Press

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Rescourceedings)

Vol 1, issue #2 (2018): Proceedings of the second International Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH)

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/Resourceedings/issue/view/18/showToc

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) -3rd Edition held at the Nubian Museum, Aswan in February 2019.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030148683

IEREK Press

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Rescourceedings)

Vol 2, issue #2 (2019): Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) - Regeneration & Management

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/Resourceedings/issue/view/43/showToc

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) -4th Edition held on a Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor in February 2020.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage - 4th Edition

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030744816

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) - 5th Edition held as an Online Conference in February 2021.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage - 5th Edition

Publication Link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-95564-9 

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) - 6th Edition held as a Hybrid Conference in collaboration with Palermo University, Sicily, Italy in May 2022.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage - 6th Edition

Publication Link: https://link.springer.com/book/9783031332210 

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) - 7th Edition held as a Hybrid Conference in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth, UK in Sep 2023.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage - 7th Edition

Publication Link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-71145-9 

- For participants who need Entry Visas to the country where the conference will be held, IEREK will issue the corresponding invitation letter for accepted applicants to facilitate visa issuance.

- Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining a visa but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.

Invitation Letter Issuance Process

1- In case the participant is an author who has submitted a research paper to the conference, it must get accepted by the Scientific Committee

2- Required participation fees must be paid

3- The participant should send the following information to the conference's official email:

* A clear copy of passport

* Passport number

* Full name as written in your passport.

* Date of Issuing and Expiration

* Date of Birth

* Email address of the nearest Embassy/Consulate to you

* Mobile Number including country code

4- Conference coordinator will issue the needful invitation letter and send a copy to the participant's email, in addition to another one to the corresponding email address of embassy/consulate

5- The participant should print out the invitation letter along with all other required documents by the embassy/consulate and apply for VISA

 A.Physical Attendance