Cultural heritage is the sum of material wealth and spiritual wealth left by a nation in the
past. Because of its precious and fragile characteristics, cultural heritage protection and …

Background: In the past century, the importance of historical villages has been highly
recognized, as they serve aesthetic, functional, and environmental values and can foster …

The Persian Qanats, ancient underground aqueduct systems that have provided irrigation
water to arid regions in Iran for over 3000 years, are recognized as a vital element of the …

The conservation and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage is of great significance to
local communities and all mankind. Combining intangible cultural heritage with tourism is …

Rural abandonment is a significant process in the Mediterranean region, posing
sustainability challenges for rural and urban areas. Although there is an increase in studies …

With economic development and urbanization on the rise, the economic construction affects
the spatial form, regional culture and social structure of the rural heritage in China …

Rural revitalization is inseparable from the construction of human habitat, the coordinated
development of rural culture and physical environment profoundly affects the quality of the …

Heritage value is a prerequisite for protecting and utilising traditional villages. In response to
the unclear definition of heritage value, this study develops a conceptual model and an …

The quality of life in rural housing settlements is at the heart of territorial cohesion concerns
across Europe and the United Nations' sustainable development goals. However, the gap …

Vernacular architecture has been widely concerned in recent years because of its energy-
efficient and environmental adaptability characteristics, and is considered as a potential …