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“...damaged by earthquakes, mainly involves structural designers. Since a major part of restoration is concerned with architecture, specialized architectural knowledge is therefore essential. In fact, Giiler et al27 maintain that for development of an effective methodology for restoration and strengthening of important historical buildings, an integration of knowledge in the areas of seismology, geotectonics, structural engineering, material science, architecture, art as well as social, cultural and economic aspects is essential.
Indirli et al28 report the involvement of a multi-disciplinary expertise (mainly skills on natural/human-made hazards assessment, geology, geomatics/ICT, structural engineering, architecture, urban planning, energy management and sociology) towards providing solutions for a better overall resilience in the post-earthquake reconstruction. Their work also exemplifies “an effective development of a multidisciplinary approach” when seismic protection of entire city centers...”
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