The Built Heritage Lab in research group Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences, in the Faculty of Design Sciences is looking for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the field of heritage sciences. This position is offered within the context of the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network “CHARM” (Conservation of Heritage Architecture, buildings and sites by Resilient Methods: hydro-climate factors) focuses on sustainable conservation of architectural heritage. You will work on the topic of Nature-based solutions for heritage buildings: green facades. This topic has five objectives. Study the impact of plant species (deciduous and evergreen) on microclimate and hygrothermal conditions of walls in different seasonal and climatic conditions (in laboratory and on‐site) Obj2. Study the impact of plant density (leaf area indices) on the sheltering effect and moisture conditions of walls under different wind‐driven rain loads (in laboratory and on‐site) Obj3. Optimize ground‐based vertical greening systems (incl. support system) as protection and regulation layer with respect to climatic drivers and specifically wind‐driven rain; Obj4. Study the water management inside façade using vegetation will allow to develop decision‐support tool that can be applied for preventive conservation of our heritage structures Obj5. Perform a heritage impact assessment to address and enhance visual and other impacts of historical buildings, increase biodiversity, and improve the health and well‐being of residents.
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