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Design for Disassembly as a Strategy for the Reuse of Built Heritage

  • Alessandra Mussumeci
  • Santi Maria Cascone
  • Giuseppe Margani
  • Vincenzo Sapienza

Building heritage renovation represents a key challenge in the AEC sector, as it requires a balance between conservation concerns and the need for functional, technological, and structural optimization. In this context, Design for Disassembly (DfD) represents an effective approach for designing reversible renovation interventions that ensure the material integrity of the building. Following a critical review of the state of the art on demountable connections for timber structures, several solutions have been identified for both new construction and renovation. These solutions facilitate the adaptability and reuse of components, transforming the building into a dynamic, upgradeable entity over time.

  • Keywords:
  • Building Heritage,
  • Building Rehabilitation,
  • Timber structures,
  • Demountable connections,
  • Design for Disassembly (DfD),
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Alessandra Mussumeci

University of Catania, Italy - ORCID: 0009-0005-4214-4437

Santi Maria Cascone

University of Catania, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-3667-4061

Giuseppe Margani

University of Catania, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0002-2170-3886

Vincenzo Sapienza

University of Catania, Italy - ORCID: 0000-0001-6967-1943

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Titolo del capitolo

Design for Disassembly as a Strategy for the Reuse of Built Heritage

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Alessandra Mussumeci, Santi Maria Cascone, Giuseppe Margani, Vincenzo Sapienza

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Inglese

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10.36253/979-12-215-1113-0.39

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2026

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ReUso 2026 - New heritage and future strategies. Perspectives on conservation and promotion

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14th International Congress Barcelona-Girona, 4-7 November

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Alessandro Scarnato, Marisa García Vergara, Ángeles Layuno Rosas

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