Degrading action of floods

Damage analysis in historic buildings of the Bairro do Recife (PE)

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17271/23188472138920256163

Keywords:

Climate change, Moisture, Cultural heritage

Abstract

Objective – Analyze the relationship between environmental events and the deterioration of historical materials due to moisture in the Bairro do Recife (PE), proposing adaptive preservation strategies.

Methodology – Qualitative study based on documentary analysis, bibliographic review, and field surveys in six historical buildings.

Originality/Relevance – Investigates the climate vulnerability of cultural heritage in consolidated urban areas, a topic still scarcely explored.

Results – Identified a high susceptibility of local traditional materials to moisture and salinity, considering imminent risks due to geographic location and sea level rise, demanding specific preservation and maintenance interventions.

Theoretical/Methodological Contributions – Proposes synthesized and targeted guidelines for sustainable adaptive actions, compatible with historical construction methods, preserving building authenticity.

Social and Environmental Contributions – Encourages public partnerships to promote awareness regarding the preservation of built heritage, especially in non-listed buildings, strengthening cultural identity and environmental sustainability.

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Published

2025-12-29

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 89 (2025): Edition in Portuguese and English

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How to Cite

SANTOS, Júlia Oliveira dos; SILVA, Joyce Ketlly Soares da; ROCHA, Eudes de Arimatéa; VALADARES, Pedro Henrique Cabral; SOARES, Willames de Albuquerque. Degrading action of floods: Damage analysis in historic buildings of the Bairro do Recife (PE). National Journal of City Management, [S. l.], v. 13, n. 89, 2025. DOI: 10.17271/23188472138920256163. Disponível em: https://publicacoes.amigosdanatureza.org.br/index.php/gerenciamento_de_cidades/article/view/6163. Acesso em: 15 jun. 2026.