Restoration & Preservation of Architectural Heritages

This paper provides guidelines for the preparation of minimum maintenance standards for heritage buildings in the territory of the Municipality of Asmara. Heritage buildings are unique, each having its own special characteristics and history, and construction varying according to age, materials and geographic location.
These guidelines address maintenance problems and solutions common to many heritage buildings.
Whether a brick commercial building, a rubble stone or a mud hut, or a wood bungalow, the main causes of deterioration are the same. Timely maintenance will combat the deterioration process.