Prediction Model for the Evolution of the Deterioration of Bricks in Heritage Buildings in Venice Caused by Climate Change Hernández Montes, Enrique Hernández Gil, Luisa Deterioration rate Cultural heritage buildings Climate factors Surface recession assessment Photogrammetry This work presents a methodology for obtaining a quantitative expression of the superficial deterioration of bricks affected by climatic conditions. The method combines in situ measurements with laboratory data. Input data on material recession were obtained from photogrammetric observations, the material properties were derived from laboratory tests or the relevant literature, and climate data were provided from regional environmental monitoring service. The climatic parameters considered in this study are: relative humidity, number of freeze-thaw cycles (i.e., mean number of days per year with temperatures below zero), and peak sun hours per day. The methodology proposed estimates the deterioration rate of brick façades under variable climate conditions over time. As a conclusion of this research, a new tool for the structural evaluation of brick walls is presented. 2023-03-06T07:46:10Z 2023-03-06T07:46:10Z 2023-01-05 journal article Hernández-Montes, E... [et al.]. Prediction Model for the Evolution of the Deterioration of Bricks in Heritage Buildings in Venice Caused by Climate Change. Heritage 2023, 6, 483–491. [https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage6010025] https://hdl.handle.net/10481/80404 10.3390/heritage6010025 eng info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/821054 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ open access Atribución 4.0 Internacional MDPI