The International Association for Science and Technology of Building Maintenance and Monuments Preservation e.V.  annually awards the WTA-Prize for outstanding achievements in the fields of research and practice of building preservation and monument conservation.

This year's WTA Young Professionals Award in the cathegory "Educational" was awarded to

                           Mrs. Athiná Papadiamanti Civil Engineer, MSc for her Master thesis
     "Evaluation of the Broumov Parish house failure, its casuality, and some ideas of remediation".

In a short presentation, Ms Papadiamanti presented the main aspects of her work.
You can find the complete work here.

Abstract

This thesis focuses on evaluating and investigating the Broumov parish house's condition and the factors contributing to its deterioration. The building, dating back to the Baroque era, houses invaluable 14th-century frescoes that have only recently received attention. The goal of this research is to understand the causes of decay, particularly the observed cracking patterns of the interior, and evaluate the situation.
The thesis begins by providing insights into the building's historical background, geometry, and an assessment of the deterioration patterns. To facilitate the analysis, a 3D model of the parish house was constructed using photogrammetric scanning techniques. Then a 2D model of the wall where the most severe cracks are present was created. The analysis of the model was done using ATENA 2D software.
Given the limited information available regarding material properties and soil characteristics, a range of assumptions and hypotheses were explored to uncover the factors contributing to the observed cracking patterns. Based on the findings, recommendations for further investigations and monitoring strategies are put forth to aid in the ongoing preservation and maintenance of the Broumov parish house.