This study presents an integrated intervention strategy for the adaptive reuse of vernacular architecture in a state of ruin, focusing on the fortified village of Moya (Cuenca, Spain). The proposal is framed within a rural revitalization program aimed at educational and cultural tourism uses, with the goal of reactivating abandoned built fabric through the incorporation of new functions that generate social value and contribute to territorial development. The proposed methodology combines archival research, digital documentation, material characterization, and a constructive solution based on the insertion of a reversible, structurally autonomous timber volume within the existing stone masonry. Through material characterization, a differentiated consolidation protocol is developed to stabilize the ruins while maintaining historical legibility. The new architectural volume, built with prefabricated cross-laminated timber (CLT) and insulated with locally sourced expanded cork, is designed to meet contemporary standards of energy efficiency, reversibility, and environmental responsibility, while remaining fully independent from the original structure. The intervention offers a replicable model for sustainable rural regeneration, balancing conservation ethics with functional adaptation. Future lines of research include the dynamic simulation of the energy performance of the inserted dwelling, with the aim of assessing its contribution to climate neutrality and net-zero emissions targets.

Rural depopulation and the abandonment of historic settlements are pressing challenges for contemporary spatial planning, particularly in regions with a rich architectural and cultural heritage. This article examines the ruins of Moya, in Cuenca (Spain), as a case study to develop an integrated rural revitalisation strategy. The research combines historical building analysis, assessment of structural deterioration, and planning for economic reactivation to create a comprehensive framework for transforming abandoned sites into a viable cultural resource. The proposed model favours temporary and flexible occupation over permanent repopulation, promoting forms of use that respect and preserve the site’s historical identity. The approach builds on principles of activating monumental heritage, integrating the vernacular fabric, and organising the site into distinct functional areas. Moya is thus presented not only as an example of abandonment, but also as a replicable prototype for intervention in other declining rural environments, where heritage can serve as a strategic resource for sustainable development and territorial cohesion. The main objectives are to develop and test an integrated strategy for rural regeneration that goes beyond physical restoration, combining adaptive reuse, heritage conservation, and educational and cultural programmes to stimulate the local economy and reinforce territorial identity. The approach is evaluated through the case of Moya and contrasted with other national and international experiences to assess its replicability.

The conservation of architectural heritage poses significant challenges in buildings characterised by complex construction sequences, cumulative transformations and fragmented documentation, where traditional methods are insufficient to coherently integrate geometry, historical information and stratigraphic analysis. This study proposes and applies a multitemporal Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) workflow aimed at reconstructing and managing the historical evolution of architecture, using the Church of La Sang in Llíria (València, Spain) as a case study characterised by the superposition of Islamic, Gothic and contemporary phases. The methodology combines documentary and archaeological analysis, in situ stratigraphic observation and high-resolution terrestrial laser scanning as the geometric basis of the HBIM model. Historical phases are integrated as structural components of the information model, with explicit documentation of interpretative hypotheses and associated levels of reliability. The results show that the proposed approach enables the identification and reinterpretation of spatial and constructive relationships not previously described, the critical assessment of existing historical hypotheses, and the generation of coherent three-dimensional reconstructions even in contexts with incomplete information. The resulting documentary archive facilitates diachronic comparison of phases, ensures traceability of constructive elements and supports the production of reliable graphic and analytical documentation, establishing itself as a valuable tool for historical research, heritage management and the planning of future conservation interventions.

El patrimonio arquitectónico de Moya pertenece a la provincia de Cuenca, en España. Hoy en día, es una ruina magnífica que se desmorona y cae. Fue declarado Conjunto Histórico-Artístico en 1982. Moya necesita urgentemente una puesta en valor para no perder su carácter constructivo y urbanístico. Los estudios previos que se han realizado nos permiten conocer el estado de conservación de los edificios a lo largo del tiempo. Este conocimiento permite realizar una propuesta de intervención para su consolidación. La expresión gráfica ha sido la herramienta fundamental para la representación del estado actual y la materialidad de los edificios, haciendo de este levantamiento gráfico el protagonista del paso inicial al proyecto de intervención. En particular, se muestra el trabajo realizado en la iglesia de San Bartolomé. Método de trabajo que nos permitirá restaurarlo y ponerlo en valor. Es un ejemplo extrapolable al resto de edificios de Moya y por tanto un método de trabajo que nos ayudará a valorarlo.

The deterioration of architectural façades highlights the need for systematic procedures that ensure reliable diagnostic processes. This article presents a generalisable methodology for the metric documentation, graphic representation and pathological classification of façades. The approach combines distortion-free surveys with standardised recording sheets that register constructive information and characterise the type, location, severity and probable causes of damages. The method integrates geometric, material and symptomatic data into a structured system that enables a pathological reading of the façade and supports the identification of relationships between deterioration patterns and constructive or environmental factors. By applying predefined representation criteria, the procedure reduces subjectivity and improves diagnostic consistency. The resulting methodology provides a reproducible analytical framework applicable to diverse architectural contexts and useful for conservation planning and comparative studies of building envelopes

Building facades are highly exposed envelope components whose degradation affects durability, habitability, urban image, and maintenance planning. Several studies address facade anomalies and service-life prediction. However, a need remains for integrated, reproducible procedures that combine visual inspection, taxonomic classification, and statistical analysis within a single framework. This research develops and validates a standardized methodology for the assessment of facade pathologies in urban buildings. The proposed framework is structured into sequential phases: documentary research, systematic visual inspection, photographic recording, damage classification, facade mapping, standardized inspection sheets, database generation, statistical analysis, and cluster-based interpretation of damage patterns. The methodology was validated through an urban case study in Valencia, Spain, where 168 building facades were inspected and 1600 damage were identified, classified, mapped, and digitized. The collected data were analysed according to building age, environmental exposure, and affected facade units. Soiling due to differential washing was the most frequent damage type, with 295 cases. Buildings constructed between 1930 and 1960 concentrated the highest number of recorded cases (639), while the wall area near ground level was the most affected facade unit (499 cases). K-means analysis retained a three-cluster solution, with a Silhouette Score of 0.65 and a BSS/TSS ratio of 86.13%. In addition, K-means cluster analysis was applied to classify damage types according to their frequency after Z-score standardization and validation through Silhouette Score and BSS/TSS metrics. The results demonstrate that the proposed framework enables homogeneous data collection, reproducible classification, and diagnostic interpretation of recurrent facade damage. Beyond the specific findings of the Valencia case study, the main contribution of this work is the development of a transferable assessment framework that can support preventive maintenance protocols, inspection planning, and evidence-based conservation strategies in other urban contexts.