Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50284#.VDN5YlfHRK0 Author(s) Nicola Santopuoli , Ilaria Pecoraro Affiliation(s) Sapienza, Università di Roma, Rome, Italy . ABSTRACT The historical center is a part of the city with specific environmental, architectural and historical values, which emerges from the urban fabric structural continuity. This complex reality requires a comprehensive understanding to determinate the most proper ways to carry out functional transformations and system adaptations, with respect to historical buildings values. Each building must obtain those proper improvements and functional adjustments, also in terms of technology and energetic efficiency. The achievements ...
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