Selection and Resource Allocation Model for Upgrading Fire Safety of Historic Buildings

A novel selection and resource allocation model has been developed to optimize fire safety upgrades for historic buildings, addressing budget constraints while ensuring effective protection. The model integrates innovative tools to solve real-world budget allocation challenges, demonstrated through a case study of the Mount Athos Monasteries. This approach provides a systematic framework for designers to balance trade-offs in fire protection design under limited resources, offering a practical solution for preserving cultural heritage from fire hazards.

Naziris, I. A., Lagaros, N. D., & Papaioannou, K. (2016). Selection and Resource Allocation Model for Upgrading Fire Safety of Historic Buildings. Journal of Management in Engineering, 32(4). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0000424