State Administration of Cultural Heritage

Energy retrofit of historic buildings under wall mould growth constraints: A case study in Suzhou, China

In the hot, humid climate of southern China, energy retrofit of historic buildings is constrained by poor envelope thermal performance and a high mould risk. Although internal insulation can reduce energy demand, it alters wall hygrothermal conditions and may increase the risk of...

Iron production at the Zhujiazui site of the late Tang dynasty in Ezhou, South China

This study investigates iron production at the Zhujiazui site in Ezhou, Hubei Province, dating to the late 8th to the early 10th century AD. Macroscopic classification, metallographic analysis, and SEM-EDS examination of slags and iron artifacts were combined with reassessment of...

Phenyl grafted flexible-rigid hybrid organosilicon network with enhanced aging- and crack-resistance for sandstone cultural heritage conservation

Functionalization of conventional tetraalkoxysilane-derived organosilicon sols has been widely adopted to mitigate cracking issues in sandstone cultural heritage conservation. However, the introduction of inappropriate organic segments critically compromises aging resistance and...

Stability assessment of masonry pagodas based on multi-temporal survey and material analysis

This study evaluates the condition and conservation effects of three Tang Dynasty masonry pagodas at Foguang Temple, Shanxi, through multi-temporal 3D laser scanning, material analysis, and micro-environmental monitoring. Four surveys (2011, 2020, 2024, and 2025) documented the p...

Spatial Heterogeneity and Influencing Factors of the Resilient Cultural Landscape of Great Wall Villages: A Case Study of Chicheng County, China

Great Wall villages are living cultural landscapes within a linear heritage corridor, yet they face growing pressures from population decline, rural hollowing, uneven development, and tourism-related transformation. This study evaluates the cultural landscape resilience of 20 Gre...

From mixing to microstructure: unraveling the effects of manual pound-mixing method on lime mortar through a laboratory-scale study

Abstract Traditional lime mortar is crucial for preserving historical structures, but knowledge of its mixing techniques remains limited. This study compared manual pound-mixing with conventional mechanical mixing to evaluate effects on mortar performance. Pure and fiber-reinforc...