In the vast canvas of the solar system, among the moons and planets shimmering in cosmic darkness, unfolds an epic of risk and redemption. "Space Risk: Rescue on Jupiter's Moon" takes us beyond Earth's confines, where the Terra 1 spacecraft emerges as the architect of a bold destiny on Jupiter's moon Europa. The hope of establishing a new home on a distant world propels this brave crew, but when technical mishaps threaten to extinguish that light, Earth responds with a cosmic card: Terra 2, the rescue mission. Through the following pages, we embark on a journey that embraces the thrill of launch, confronts challenges in deep space, and lands in the looming threat of Europa. The race against time triggers titanic efforts to establish habitable conditions, while a space emergency tests the crew's determination. The call for help resonates in stellar silence, carrying with it the desperation and uncertainty that only space can inspire. And so, Terra 2 emerges from Earth, ready to defy interstellar distances in a rescue mission that transcends human limitations. In each chapter, from the journey to Europa to cosmic encounters and the crucial cooperation between Terra 1 and Terra 2, this story intertwines with the fabric of space and interplanetary exploration. The rescue on Jupiter's moon becomes a cosmic epic, and the return home reveals itself as a journey filled with lessons, personal changes, and reflections on humanity's destiny in the unexplored vastness of the universe. Go ahead, intrepid reader, delve into the depths of space and discover a tale that challenges the limits of imagination and exploration.

This publication brings together the results of the project 3DPAST: Living and virtual visiting European World Heritage, co-funded by the Creative Europe EU programme. The research highlighted the exceptional character and quality of living in vernacular dwellings found in World Heritage sites. This was possible by seizing the cultural space of European vernacular heritage, located in Pico island (Portugal), Cuenca town (Spain), Pienza (Italy), Old Rauma (Finland), Transylvania (Romania), Berat & Gjirokastra (Albania), Pátmos (Greece), and Upper Svaneti (Georgia). New digital realities grant the possibility to visit and to appreciate those places, to non-travelling audiences, who lack the opportunity to experience this unique heritage in situ. Creative potential is highlighted in 3D models and digital visualisations, which associate outstanding local knowledge with the vernacular expression of World Heritage.

In a continuously changing world, there has been a growing interest in the protection of vernacular heritage and earthen architecture. The need to protect and enhance this fragile heritage via intelligent responses to threats from nature and the environment has become evident.Historically, vernacular heritage research focussed on philosophical aspe

This book provides the reader with a review of the most relevant research on the structural characterization and seismic retrofitting of adobe construction. It offers a complete review of the latest research developments, and hence the relevance of the field. The book starts with an introductory discussion on adobe construction and its use throughout the world over time, highlighting characteristics and performance of adobe masonry structures as well as different contributions for cultural heritage conservation (Chapter 1). Then, the seismic behaviour of adobe masonry buildings is addressed, including examples of real performance during recent earthquakes (Chapter 2). In the following chapters, key research investigations on seismic response assessment and retrofitting of adobe constructions are reviewed. The review deals with the following issues: mechanical characterization of adobe bricks and adobe masonry (Chapters 3 and 4); quasi-static and shaking table testing of adobe masonry walls and structures (Chapters 5 and 6); non-destructive and minor-destructive testing for characterization of adobe constructions (Chapter 7); seismic strengthening techniques for adobe constructions (Chapter 8); and numerical modelling of adobe structures (Chapter 9). The book ends with Chapter 10, where some general conclusions are drawn and research needs are identified. Each chapter is co-authored by a group of experts from different countries to comprehensively address all issues of adobe constructions from a worldwide perspective. The information covered in this book is fundamental to support civil engineers and architects in the rehabilitation and strengthening of existing adobe constructions and also in the design of new adobe buildings. This information is also of interest to researchers, by providing a summary of existing research and suggesting possible directions for future research efforts.