Climate change already has relevant effects on our society. The predicted changes in weather patterns, such as extreme wind and rain, are likely to result in accelerated deterioration of existing buildings, especially in current constructions that have not been properly maintained, which results in their continuous decay and sometimes sudden failure. In this sense, reliable tools should be created to manage the maintenance of existing buildings, considering adaptation measures to assess the effects of anticipated changes in climate, to promote the resilience of built heritage. This Special Issue will provide an overview of existing knowledge related to various aspects of Adaptation Strategies for the Maintenance of Existing Buildings under Climate Change. Original research, theoretical and experimental, case studies, and comprehensive review papers are invited for possible publication in this Special Issue. Relevant topics for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to the following subjects: Analysis of the impact of climatic agents on the deterioration/pathology of existing buildings; Quantification of the effects of predicted changes in climate on the durability and service life of buildings; Up-to-date instruments to support decisions regarding the maintainability of existing buildings under a changing climate; Definition and optimization of maintenance plans, for adaptation to the effects of climate change; Socio-political challenges of maintaining the built heritage, in adequate conditions, facing changes in weather patterns; Proposal of adaptation measures for the design and maintenance of new and existing buildings under climate change; Adaptation strategies in existing buildings to minimize or eliminate the risks related to the effects of climate change; Assessment of costs and benefits from buildings adaptation.
Keywords: Maintenance; Climate change; Durability; Adaptation strategies; New and existing buildings.