Fernando Vegas López-Manzanares
Biographic Data
| ID | 5145283 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Fernando Vegas López-Manzanares |
| GIVEN NAMES | Fernando Vegas |
| FAMILY NAME | López-Manzanares |
| SIGNATURE | LÓPEZ-MANZANARES F V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitat Politècnica de València |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0315-6839 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 22 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Vernacular Architecture in Depopulated Territories
The European rural population has been in continuous decline since the 20th century. In the early decades, depopulation was primarily driven by rural-to-urban migration. Since 1960, demographic decline has intensified due to low birth rates and population ageing. These shifts have led to the loss of generational transmission of culture, values, knowledge, and traditions. Since vernacular architecture is predominantly located in rural areas, its p…
Construction Tools in the Pre-Hispanic Andes
This article examines the extent to which it is possible to reconstruct part of the technical knowledge employed in pre-Hispanic Andean constructions. Drawing on chronicles, colonial representations, linguistic studies, ethnography and direct architectural analysis, it demonstrates that Andean societies possessed specialised trades and a wider repertoire of tools than is commonly recognised. A central finding is the identification of gaveras—wood…
Cultural Heritage, Proximity and Urban Resilience in Historic Urban Centres
The 15 min city offers a framework for sustainable urban environments. However, its application in historic centres faces challenges such as tourist pressure and heritage fragility. This paper explores cultural heritage as a strategic resource for urban resilience within the European ENACT-15 mC project. The methodology applies four lines of research—socio-economic diagnosis, educational innovation, participatory action research, and digital tool…
Rural depopulation and the decline of vernacular architecture
Depopulation in rural areas poses significant threats to the preservation of vernacular architecture, a key representation of a region's cultural and historical heritage. Across many rural regions of Southern Europe, depopulation has led to significant demographic and cultural shifts. In Portugal, this trend is evident in various interior regions, including the Bragança district where the population has decreased by approximately 47.4% between 19…
Documenting the Dragon Gate in Antonio Gaudí’s Finca Güell in Barcelona
A restoration project on the Dragon Gate in Antonio Gaudí’s Finca Güell in Barcelona has been carried out by the authors, paving the way for study and reflection on the evolution of various metric surveys of the building. The loss of Gaudí’s original project plans in an arson attack has made it necessary to refer to specific metric surveys at different times in the building’s history. These surveys date from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, while more rec…
Conservation and In Situ Enhancement of Earthen Architecture in Archaeological Sites
Archaeological sites constitute one of the main tourist attractions in the heritage offerings of most populations. Their ability to convey the ways of life and construction techniques of past societies through physical remains positions them as a culturally significant alternative for visitors. However, their physical conservation, essential for efficiently ensuring information with precision, poses a serious challenge for the various professiona…
Reflections on the Decay Mechanisms of Half-Timbered Walls in Traditional Spanish Architecture
Knowledge on the state of conservation and vulnerability of traditional techniques when faced with the most common degradation phenomena is vital in order to propose the most suitable conservation and maintenance actions. This article presents the systematic review of 1218 half-timbered walls found throughout Spain, enabling the identification of a total of 27 material lesions, classified by atmospheric, biological or anthropic origin, and 9 stru…
Domestic and Productive Earthen Architecture Conserved In Situ in Archaeological Sites of the Iberian Peninsula
For past societies on the Iberian Peninsula, one of the most prolific architectures was earthen construction, with a wealth of typologies and solutions derived from the legacy of local construction and materials. However, its study within the field of archaeology has been limited. The challenges posed by conservation, archaeological identification and social recognition have traditionally limited the dissemination of this type of architecture. It…
Traditional Mossi housing–case studies in Baasneere (Burkina Faso)
Purpose The common language behind vernacular architecture only seems to be maintained in societies that preserve a traditional way of life. Changes in these societies can threaten their cultural heritage, while research may be a tool for its conservation and enhancement. In this paper, the habitat of a Mossi community is therefore studied as a first stage in analysing the possibilities of its maintenance. Design/methodology/approach After a prev…
Burkina Faso through Its Traditional Architecture
The study of traditional habitats aims to recognise their values and preserve them within the necessary transformations of societies. In the context of Burkina Faso, the great variety of issues related to habitat together with the cultural richness of the country, resulted in a complex nucleus of knowledge, the unity of which had not been fully considered. With the objective of providing an integrated overview and identifying thematic trends of c…
Burial architecture. 3D dissemination study for a selection of Byzantine graves
The former polis of Tall-as-Sin (in the current province of Deir ez-Zor, Syria) grew considerably during Justinian's reign in the 6 th century AD. Its cemetery, outside the walls, presents an extraordinary Byzantine necropolis, where 163 hypogea graves were documented, thanks to recent archaeological campaigns financed by the Ministry of Culture (PAMES-Sirio Euphrates Middle Archaeological Project). This paper presents the research for obtaining …
Earthen architectural heritage in the international context
Purpose This research aims to highlight the values, principles and recommendations for conservation in order to establish valid strategies for the conservation of earthen built heritage. This is done following a methodology which uses indirect (bibliography) and direct (case study) sources systematically analysed from different perspectives: the values of Earth as a material and of architectural and vernacular heritage; the heritage conservation …
Earthen architecture in the Iberian Peninsula
For more than a decade, a wide range of Spanish case studies, relating especially to rural inner or abandoned sites and areas, have been analysed by the authors as part of different research projects linked with traditional and monumental architecture, conservation strategies and earthen buildings. On one hand the studies have been undertaken in the framework of a project concerning the conservation of rammed earth in the Iberian Peninsula, inclu…
Lazos entre arqueología, arquitectura y restauración
La relación entre arqueología de la arquitectura y restauración del patrimonio arquitectónico está reconocida desde hace tiempo. Tras una introducción inicial a la cuestión, este artículo presenta cuatro casos concretos de estudios, proyectos y obras de restauración y rehabilitación donde se refleja esta relación entre las dos disciplinas con variantes derivadas de las diferencias del patrimonio construido en cuestión como de metodología de estud…
Bioclimatic strategies of traditional earthen architecture
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and characterise bioclimatic strategies of traditional earthen architecture in a specific territory, the Valencian region of La Serranía. These constructions were built in relation to their surrounding geography or climate through several mechanisms facing the action of solar radiation, water, wind, etc. Design/methodology/approach The research methodology is based on a comparative analysis of sele…
Characterisation of Roman and Mediaeval renderings. The case of the remains found in archaeological excavations in the city of Valencia (Spain)
Studies for the restoration of the Islamic Bofilla Tower as an example of wood use in rammed earth structures
El análisis estratigráfico constructivo y el proyecto de restauración arquitectónica
Desde hace dos décadas, el análisis estratigráfico se viene aplicando a las fábricas arquitectónicas con el objetivo del conocimiento y la formulación de hipótesis de periodos constructivos. Este tipo de análisis representa además un momento de reflexión para el proyecto de restauración arquitectónica. El análisis estratigráfico de la arquitectura brinda un cuadro abundante de los datos materiales que pueden ser objeto de conservación o eliminaci…
El análisis estratigráfico constructivo como estudio previo al proyecto de restauración arquitectónica
En la primera parte de este texto, se presentan los fundamentos metodológicos que los autores utilizan en la aplicación del análisis estratigráfico constructivo. En los últimos años, diversos investigadores italianos y españoles han desarrollado la metodología del análisis estratigráfico constructivo aplicado a la arquitectura. Los autores del texto siguen las líneas generales de esta metodología intentando desarrollar por su parte una serie de a…
Adaptaciones metodológicas en la aplicación del análisis estratigráfico constructivo
En este texto se presentan dos casos de aplicación del estudio estratigráfico constructivo en los cuales se desarrollaron dos adaptaciones específicas ocasionadas por el caso concreto del edificio analizado. En el primer caso, el estudio del Santuario de San Juan de la Peñagolosa, la notable dimensión del conjunto conllevaba una complejidad de recogida y gestión de la información. Por esta razón, se ensayó una metodología de jerarquización de la …
El análisis estratigráfico constructivo como documentación de la materialidad y guía para su conservación en el proyecto de restauración
En el texto se presentan dos casos donde la aplicación del análisis estratigráfico constructivo representó, además de la posibilidad de realizar una hipótesis de fases constructivas, la herramienta utilizada para el estudio de la materialidad del monumento (materiales, técnicas constructivas, etc.) y la guía para la realización de un proyecto de restauración y una obra más consciente de la materialidad misma. En el primer caso, el estudio de las …
El análisis estratigráfico constructivo aplicado en casos específicos
En el texto se presentan dos casos, muy diversos entre ellos, de aplicación del análisis estratigráfico constructivo. En el primer caso, el estudio de los Baños Árabes de Hernando de Zafra, el estudio estratigráfico constituía parte de un estudio previo más amplio y de un proyecto de restauración y recuperación de los espacios del baño, que podía proponer la demolición de una serie de elementos añadidos más recientes en el tiempo. El estudio estr…
Earthen architecture in the Iberian Peninsula
For more than a decade, a wide range of Spanish case studies, relating especially to rural inner or abandoned sites and areas, have been analysed by the authors as part of different research projects linked with traditional and monumental architecture, conservation strategies and earthen buildings. On one hand the studies have been undertaken in the framework of a project concerning the conservation of rammed earth in the Iberian Peninsula, inclu…
El análisis estratigráfico constructivo como estudio previo al proyecto de restauración arquitectónica
En la primera parte de este texto, se presentan los fundamentos metodológicos que los autores utilizan en la aplicación del análisis estratigráfico constructivo. En los últimos años, diversos investigadores italianos y españoles han desarrollado la metodología del análisis estratigráfico constructivo aplicado a la arquitectura. Los autores del texto siguen las líneas generales de esta metodología intentando desarrollar por su parte una serie de a…
Adaptaciones metodológicas en la aplicación del análisis estratigráfico constructivo
En este texto se presentan dos casos de aplicación del estudio estratigráfico constructivo en los cuales se desarrollaron dos adaptaciones específicas ocasionadas por el caso concreto del edificio analizado. En el primer caso, el estudio del Santuario de San Juan de la Peñagolosa, la notable dimensión del conjunto conllevaba una complejidad de recogida y gestión de la información. Por esta razón, se ensayó una metodología de jerarquización de la …
El análisis estratigráfico constructivo como documentación de la materialidad y guía para su conservación en el proyecto de restauración
En el texto se presentan dos casos donde la aplicación del análisis estratigráfico constructivo representó, además de la posibilidad de realizar una hipótesis de fases constructivas, la herramienta utilizada para el estudio de la materialidad del monumento (materiales, técnicas constructivas, etc.) y la guía para la realización de un proyecto de restauración y una obra más consciente de la materialidad misma. En el primer caso, el estudio de las …
El análisis estratigráfico constructivo aplicado en casos específicos
En el texto se presentan dos casos, muy diversos entre ellos, de aplicación del análisis estratigráfico constructivo. En el primer caso, el estudio de los Baños Árabes de Hernando de Zafra, el estudio estratigráfico constituía parte de un estudio previo más amplio y de un proyecto de restauración y recuperación de los espacios del baño, que podía proponer la demolición de una serie de elementos añadidos más recientes en el tiempo. El estudio estr…
El análisis estratigráfico constructivo y el proyecto de restauración arquitectónica
Desde hace dos décadas, el análisis estratigráfico se viene aplicando a las fábricas arquitectónicas con el objetivo del conocimiento y la formulación de hipótesis de periodos constructivos. Este tipo de análisis representa además un momento de reflexión para el proyecto de restauración arquitectónica. El análisis estratigráfico de la arquitectura brinda un cuadro abundante de los datos materiales que pueden ser objeto de conservación o eliminaci…
Characterisation of Roman and Mediaeval renderings. The case of the remains found in archaeological excavations in the city of Valencia (Spain)
Studies for the restoration of the Islamic Bofilla Tower as an example of wood use in rammed earth structures
Lazos entre arqueología, arquitectura y restauración
La relación entre arqueología de la arquitectura y restauración del patrimonio arquitectónico está reconocida desde hace tiempo. Tras una introducción inicial a la cuestión, este artículo presenta cuatro casos concretos de estudios, proyectos y obras de restauración y rehabilitación donde se refleja esta relación entre las dos disciplinas con variantes derivadas de las diferencias del patrimonio construido en cuestión como de metodología de estud…
Bioclimatic strategies of traditional earthen architecture
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and characterise bioclimatic strategies of traditional earthen architecture in a specific territory, the Valencian region of La Serranía. These constructions were built in relation to their surrounding geography or climate through several mechanisms facing the action of solar radiation, water, wind, etc. Design/methodology/approach The research methodology is based on a comparative analysis of sele…
Burial architecture. 3D dissemination study for a selection of Byzantine graves
The former polis of Tall-as-Sin (in the current province of Deir ez-Zor, Syria) grew considerably during Justinian's reign in the 6 th century AD. Its cemetery, outside the walls, presents an extraordinary Byzantine necropolis, where 163 hypogea graves were documented, thanks to recent archaeological campaigns financed by the Ministry of Culture (PAMES-Sirio Euphrates Middle Archaeological Project). This paper presents the research for obtaining …
Earthen architectural heritage in the international context
Purpose This research aims to highlight the values, principles and recommendations for conservation in order to establish valid strategies for the conservation of earthen built heritage. This is done following a methodology which uses indirect (bibliography) and direct (case study) sources systematically analysed from different perspectives: the values of Earth as a material and of architectural and vernacular heritage; the heritage conservation …
Earthen architecture in the Iberian Peninsula
For more than a decade, a wide range of Spanish case studies, relating especially to rural inner or abandoned sites and areas, have been analysed by the authors as part of different research projects linked with traditional and monumental architecture, conservation strategies and earthen buildings. On one hand the studies have been undertaken in the framework of a project concerning the conservation of rammed earth in the Iberian Peninsula, inclu…
Traditional Mossi housing–case studies in Baasneere (Burkina Faso)
Purpose The common language behind vernacular architecture only seems to be maintained in societies that preserve a traditional way of life. Changes in these societies can threaten their cultural heritage, while research may be a tool for its conservation and enhancement. In this paper, the habitat of a Mossi community is therefore studied as a first stage in analysing the possibilities of its maintenance. Design/methodology/approach After a prev…
Burkina Faso through Its Traditional Architecture
The study of traditional habitats aims to recognise their values and preserve them within the necessary transformations of societies. In the context of Burkina Faso, the great variety of issues related to habitat together with the cultural richness of the country, resulted in a complex nucleus of knowledge, the unity of which had not been fully considered. With the objective of providing an integrated overview and identifying thematic trends of c…
Conservation and In Situ Enhancement of Earthen Architecture in Archaeological Sites
Archaeological sites constitute one of the main tourist attractions in the heritage offerings of most populations. Their ability to convey the ways of life and construction techniques of past societies through physical remains positions them as a culturally significant alternative for visitors. However, their physical conservation, essential for efficiently ensuring information with precision, poses a serious challenge for the various professiona…
Reflections on the Decay Mechanisms of Half-Timbered Walls in Traditional Spanish Architecture
Knowledge on the state of conservation and vulnerability of traditional techniques when faced with the most common degradation phenomena is vital in order to propose the most suitable conservation and maintenance actions. This article presents the systematic review of 1218 half-timbered walls found throughout Spain, enabling the identification of a total of 27 material lesions, classified by atmospheric, biological or anthropic origin, and 9 stru…
Domestic and Productive Earthen Architecture Conserved In Situ in Archaeological Sites of the Iberian Peninsula
For past societies on the Iberian Peninsula, one of the most prolific architectures was earthen construction, with a wealth of typologies and solutions derived from the legacy of local construction and materials. However, its study within the field of archaeology has been limited. The challenges posed by conservation, archaeological identification and social recognition have traditionally limited the dissemination of this type of architecture. It…
Documenting the Dragon Gate in Antonio Gaudí’s Finca Güell in Barcelona
A restoration project on the Dragon Gate in Antonio Gaudí’s Finca Güell in Barcelona has been carried out by the authors, paving the way for study and reflection on the evolution of various metric surveys of the building. The loss of Gaudí’s original project plans in an arson attack has made it necessary to refer to specific metric surveys at different times in the building’s history. These surveys date from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, while more rec…
Vernacular Architecture in Depopulated Territories
The European rural population has been in continuous decline since the 20th century. In the early decades, depopulation was primarily driven by rural-to-urban migration. Since 1960, demographic decline has intensified due to low birth rates and population ageing. These shifts have led to the loss of generational transmission of culture, values, knowledge, and traditions. Since vernacular architecture is predominantly located in rural areas, its p…
Construction Tools in the Pre-Hispanic Andes
This article examines the extent to which it is possible to reconstruct part of the technical knowledge employed in pre-Hispanic Andean constructions. Drawing on chronicles, colonial representations, linguistic studies, ethnography and direct architectural analysis, it demonstrates that Andean societies possessed specialised trades and a wider repertoire of tools than is commonly recognised. A central finding is the identification of gaveras—wood…
Cultural Heritage, Proximity and Urban Resilience in Historic Urban Centres
The 15 min city offers a framework for sustainable urban environments. However, its application in historic centres faces challenges such as tourist pressure and heritage fragility. This paper explores cultural heritage as a strategic resource for urban resilience within the European ENACT-15 mC project. The methodology applies four lines of research—socio-economic diagnosis, educational innovation, participatory action research, and digital tool…
Rural depopulation and the decline of vernacular architecture
Depopulation in rural areas poses significant threats to the preservation of vernacular architecture, a key representation of a region's cultural and historical heritage. Across many rural regions of Southern Europe, depopulation has led to significant demographic and cultural shifts. In Portugal, this trend is evident in various interior regions, including the Bragança district where the population has decreased by approximately 47.4% between 19…
Medieval Architecture and Archaeology (12 works) · Archaeology (11 works) · Archaeological and Historical Studies (10 works) · Architecture (9 works) · Art (9 works) · Geography (8 works) · Computer Science (7 works) · Engineering (7 works) · Humanities (6 works) · Archaeological and Geological Studies (5 works)