The book “Un restauro per Venezia” , co-edited with John Millerchip, illustrates the restoration of a city-owned townhouse in Venice designated for social housing. The project was promoted by The Venice in Peril Fund, the British committee for the safeguarding of Venice, under the umbrella of UNESCO. The actual restoration work was financed by the Italian Government (Legge Speciale per la Salvaguardia di Venezia). The aim was to create a concrete example of how respectful conservation practice that takes care of the distinctive features of the historic fabric of Venice is possible and financially feasible for social housing. The project is a successful example of collaboration between private funding, public authorities and the University. It was the first time the innovative removal of damaging salt present in the walls was applied on a large scale (see ELIMINATING SOLUBLE SALTS FROM BRICKWALLS).