The survey for the conservation and valorisation of rural villages of Central Sicily: the case study of Borgo Lupo in Mineo

Abstract

The essay, focusing on the study of Borgo Pietro Lupo in Mineo , Sicily , in all respects a small historical centre , intends to propose a pilot project for both its revitalisation and the functional and structural adaptation, based on a rigid documentation protocol and analysis, also carried out by innovative technologies. Through this case, the paper aims to high light the role of the survey - the first essential step of the conservation process- in view of the prevention or reduction of seismic risk in areas exposed to the repetition of calamitous events . It seeks to show how imperative is that the cognitive moment be carried ou by operators who, in addition to properli execute the measurement activities, have the technical and cultural baggage needed to ‘read’ and understand the architecture .

Keywords

• integrated survey
• conservation
• valorisation
• rural villages