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You are a structural engineer working for a company that specializes in the rehabilitation and repair of buildings. You have been assigned to a project involving an old, multi-story residential building located at Lushoto district. The building has significant structural issues, including deteriorating masonry, excess deflection on floors and leakage on slab and roof, The building is currently home to several families, and the local government has provided funding for the repairs. Additionally, the building is designated as a historic property, requiring that all rehabilitation work comply with stringent preservation guidelines to retain its original features. Upon inspection, your team discovers that the slab and masonry are more severe than originally anticipated, threatening the building's stability. Moreover, some of the residents have expressed concerns about the safety and disruption that the repair work might cause, especially as they will need to remain in their homes during the project. Question: Discuss how you would approach the rehabilitation and repair of the said building to Increase life span of the building with minimal disruption of the residents?