The 20th anniversary of the 1st Edition of the PATORREB conferences on Pathology and Rehabilitation of Buildings, involving decision-makers, teachers, researchers, students, designers, companies in the construction sector and other professionals, is being celebrated. The extraordinary interest shown in the 6 previous editions motivates the holding of the 7th edition of the PATORREB conference, jointly organized by FEUP and FAUP, under the themes of HERITAGE and PATRIMONY.