我们的研究解决了保存建筑遗产的挑战，同时允许进行更改以使历史建筑适应当代用途。我们还从传统策略和最新技术创新中汲取经验，致力于新建筑的设计，从而有助于保护环境。该部门由克里斯蒂娜·冈萨雷斯-隆戈（Cristina Gonzalez-Longo）于2013年成立。它涉及本地，国家和国际环境下建筑设计和保护的各个方面。建筑师，工程师，规划师和其他建筑环境专业人士，保护者和建筑顾客都有责任了解现有建筑物的价值和性质，并在保护和重复使用它们时采取相应的行动。他们还应该具有设计能力，以构思和交付新建筑物和干预措施，
The Architectural Design & Conservation Research Unit (ADCRU) deals with the challenges of properly conserving built heritage while allowing changes to adapt it to contemporary uses. We also deal with the design of new buildings which contribute to the conservation of our environment, learning from traditional strategies and the latest technological innovations.<br><br>Our research aims to provide the necessary knowledge, methodologies and approaches to conceive and deliver conservation design projects and new buildings which will have a positive impact on people's sense of identity, well-being and the environment.