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The CONCRETO Code Book represents foundational research conducted within the broader framework of the CONCRETO Academy Project, officially launched in 2024. The CONCRETO Academy was established to address the increasing demand for specialised skills and craftsmanship in the conservation of concrete historic architecture. Leading this initiative, the Pier Luigi Nervi Foundation has played a pivotal role in safeguarding modern heritage, driven by its commitment to preserving the profound legacy of the Italian engineer-architect and builder Pier Luigi Nervi. Designed as a research hub, the CONCRETO Academy develops training programmes rooted in the principle of Learning by Doing, blending theoretical knowledge with technical expertise and hands-on practice. Participants of the Academy are not students, but fellows engaged in an apprenticeship model that fosters active skill-building and knowledge exchange. The Code Book serves as the foundation upon which all teaching and learning activities within the Academy are structured. While primarily focused on the European context, its reach extends globally, leveraging insights from the extensive CONCRETO Network of partners and experts. Through rigorous literature review, open questionnaires, and strategic interviews, the Code Book defines the current state of concrete conservation, identifying key challenges and opportunities within the field. This publication is intended for all professionals engaged in the conservation of historic concrete architecture.

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Andrea Canziani is chair of the DOCOMOMO ISC Education + Training (ISC/E+T) and former secretary general of DOCOMOMO Italy. He works as architect officer at the Italian Ministry of Culture and teaches Architectural Preservation at Politecnico di Milano AUIC School. His principal research regards the philosophy and theory of heritage conservation, modern heritage and contemporary art. Wido Quist is secretary general of DOCOMOMO International and chair of DOCOMOMO Netherlands. He works as associate Professor in Heritage & Technology and is leading the section Heritage & Architecture at TU Delft (The Netherlands). His research and teaching centres around preservation and adaptive re-use of the built legacy of the 20th century, connecting the specialist disciplines. He is an expert on the crossing between historical knowledge of modern building materials and strategies for conservation.

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