Showing papers by "Thomas Kvan published in 2008"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine the theoretical and practical aspects of engaging members of the public in the collection and interpretation of cultural heritage in Hong Kong and examine the potential for virtual communities to contribute to the interpretation of heritage and engender a sense of place.
Abstract: Increasing recognition is being accorded to the important role of digital media in the management of heritage. Although little explored, there is significant potential for virtual communities to contribute to the interpretation of heritage and engender a sense of place. By way of a case study, the authors examine the theoretical and practical aspects of engaging members of the public in the collection and interpretation of cultural heritage in Hong Kong.
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Book•
01 Jan 2008
TL;DR: In this paper, Chen et al. present a framework for meaningful historical representations in digital media for preserving cultural heritage through digital media, and propose a virtual museum of architectural heritage in the US.
Abstract: Introduction: Preserving cultural heritage through digital media / Yehuda E. Kalay -- Cultural heritage in the age of new media / Jeff Malpas -- The vanishing virtual : safeguarding heritage's endangered digital record / Alonzo C. Addison -- Virtual heritage : mediating space, time and perspectives / Bharat Dave -- Through form and content : new media components and cultural heritage sites management, in the Jewish traditional society / Yehuda Greenfield-Gilat -- History is 3D : presenting a framework for meaningful historical representations in digital media / Sara Roegiers, Frederik Truyen -- Chasing the unicorn? : the quest for "essence" in digital heritage / Neil Silberman -- Memory capsules : discursive interpretation of cultural heritage through new media / Janice Affleck, Thomas Kvan -- Cross-media interaction for the virtual museum : reconnecting to natural heritage in Boulder, Colorado / Elisa Giaccardi -- Experiencing the city through a historical digital system / Jose R. Kos -- Consuming heritage of the end of tradition : the new challenges of globalization / Nezar Alsayyad -- The politics of heritage authorship : the case of digital heritage collections / Fiona Cameron -- Explorative shadow realms of uncertain histories / Erik M. Champion -- Making a livable "place" : content design in virtual environment / Xiaolei Chen, Yehuda E. Kalay -- The components of engagement in virtual heritage environments / Maria Roussou -- Education tool or expensive toy? Evaluating VR evaluation and its relevance for virtual heritage / Maria Economou, Laia Pujol Tost -- Designing a virtual museum of architectural heritage / Hannah Lewi -- Place-Hampi : co-evolutionary narrative and augmented stereographic panoramas, Vijayanagara, India / Sarah Kenderdine ... [et al.] -- Digital songlines : digitising the arts, culture and heritage landscape of aboriginal Australia / Brett Leavy ... [et al.] -- Conclusion: A future for the past / Thomas Kvan.
36 citations
Book Chapter•
01 Jan 2008
TL;DR: In this article, the authors trace the profession of architecture through to the situation in the early 21st century and examine different modes of practice observable in some major cities in China, and discuss professional dynamics illustrated by these case studies using the Superpositioning Matrix as a model.
Abstract: Within a general context of economic reform that began in the late 1970s , China set out to establish architectural practice in a professional context in 1980 and established a professional framework in 1995. Practice , however, has moved at a different pace in evolving professional attitudes and behaviors. This paper traces the profession of architecture through to the situation in the early 21st century and examines different modes of practice observable in some major cities in China. Six case studies are presented to illustrate different current modes of practice. The paper discusses professional dynamics illustrated by these case studies using the Superpositioning Matrix as a model; demands on architectural education are then considered in light of these discussions. The conclusion identifies issues to be addressed in coming years.
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