Showing papers on "Cultural heritage published in 2023"
TL;DR: In this paper , a study focused on the automated identification of defects in existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) bridges exploiting different deep learning (DL) approaches and techniques to interpret the obtained predictions.
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TL;DR: In this article , a sustainable behavior model for underground heritage tourism management in Persian Qanats that have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage properties is proposed, utilizing a statistical sample of 22 base managers and tourism experts.
Abstract: The Persian Qanats, ancient underground aqueduct systems that have provided irrigation water to arid regions in Iran for over 3000 years, are recognized as a vital element of the country’s cultural heritage. Eleven of these impressive structures have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, underlining their cultural, social, political, and physical significance. As these underground heritage sites offer a unique opportunity for fostering territorial collaboration and social capital between tourists and the local community, it is important to develop a comprehensive model to influence the behavior of tourists, officials, and natives in their treatment of these invaluable sites. This study aimed to design a sustainable behavior model for underground heritage tourism management in Persian Qanats that have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage properties. The research employed a theme analysis approach, utilizing a statistical sample of 22 base managers and Qanat tourism experts. The study used content and thematic analysis to develop a research model that guarantees the sustainable protection of these valuable underground heritage sites by shaping the behavior of tourists, officials, and natives. The proposed model serves as a guideline for effective behavior management, leading to the preservation of these significant underground heritage sites for future generations. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the sustainable management of Persian Qanats and the promotion of a strong sense of territorial collaboration and social capital between tourists and the local community.
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TL;DR: In this paper , an updated overview of the application of solar, wind, geothermal energy, and bioenergy on architectural heritage is presented, identifying main topics, challenges, advanced solutions, and future perspectives.
Abstract: The current legislative framework and the recent energy crisis ask for massive applications of renewable energy sources (RES) in the built environment to reduce energy demand, environmental emissions, and energy costs. The uncritical application of these policies, especially on architectural heritage, could generate serious conservation issues, compromising their heritage values, biodiversity, traditional appearance, and materiality. Thus, there is an urgent call to balance architectural heritage preservation with energy production using clear rules, policies, criteria, and heritage-compatible technologies. The present study aims at defining an updated overview of the application of solar, wind, geothermal energy, and bioenergy on architectural heritage. A deep literature review of the studies published in the years 2020–2023 has been performed, identifying main topics, challenges, advanced solutions, and future perspectives. Acceptability, design criteria, and cutting-edge technologies are also illustrated through case studies to better understand practical approaches.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors proposed an innovative analysis model based on the algorithms of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the employment of evaluation indicators established in accordance with 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and European Quality Principles.
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors reviewed the previous academic progress and application of 3D LiDAR in the reconstruction of built heritage and multi-technology collaboration in the process of preservation, clarified the current research hotspots and methods, the frontier issues of concern, and also clarifies the specific problems and challenges in the future.
Abstract: In recent years, the technical application of 3D LiDAR has gradually expanded to the field of built heritage. 3D scanning, high-precision measurement, and reconstruction have enriched the methods of built heritage preservation and significantly improved the quality of heritage preservation in China. 3D LiDAR has broken through the limitations of a single technology application and played a greater role in the field of heritage preservation on different scales. Through the collaboration of multi-technology, such as 3D printing, digital mapping, internet of things, machine learning, intelligent sensors, close-range photogrammetry, infrared detection, stress wave tomography, material analysis, XR technology, reverse engineering, etc., 3D LiDAR shows its technological advantages on exploring the remote real-time monitoring and digitization of the built heritage, geological and environmental data collection, prediction of sedimentation, deformation monitoring, weather monitoring,system life cycle health detection, digital reproduction of built heritage for developing scientific problems and engineering practices such as building contour recognition, information feature matching, structural reinforcement and damaged component replacement. In addition, through the docking with GIS, HBIM, XR, and CIM, it provides fine digital models and high-precision data benchmarks which contribute to the heritage visual reproduction; and through the docking with 3Ds Max, SketchUp, and other modeling software, it has contributed to the renewal design of the built heritage, space optimization, and the scientificity and rationality of the heritage value evaluation. However, past technology applications also highlighted many problems such as limited recorded information, a large amount of data, high difficulty in collaboration, non-standardized and fragmented data, and difficulty in data mining and comprehensive utilization. There are still deficiencies in building a built heritage data backplane, and the development of a dynamic, three-dimensional, intelligent and refined heritage monitoring system, and further research is needed on these issues. This study reviews the previous academic progress and application of 3D LiDAR in the reconstruction of built heritage and multi-technology collaboration in the process of preservation, clarifies the current research hotspots and methods, the frontier issues of concern, and also clarifies the specific problems and challenges in the future.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors developed a digital documentation process using laser scanning for Abu Simbel Temple, which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Egypt, and created a 3D digital model of the temple that includes geometric, structural, architectural, historical data, and non-engineering information.
Abstract: It has recently become more popular to involve 3-D modeling and digital documentation in the conservation and restoration of heritage sites. The main objective of the current study is to develop a digital documentation process using laser scanning for Abu Simbel Temple, which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Egypt. We focus on these techniques to replace traditional methods of building heritage documentation. To create the 3-D model with geographic coordinates and measure the rate of deformation, a precise geodetic network of five points was established around the temple. Then, 52 scans of the temple facade and its interior parts were taken using a Trimble TX6 laser scanner. This led to the creation of a 3-D digital model of the temple that includes geometric, structural, architectural, historical data, and non-engineering information (such as appearance, inscriptions, and material details). The 3-D point cloud model outputs exhibit a 6 mm spacing between the points with an error of 4 mm and a standard deviation of 5 mm. In addition, the temple’s virtual tour included 61 panoramic images. This virtual tour can help to increase heritage awareness, promote tourism, and aid in the future restoration of any parts vulnerable to damage.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examined the usefulness of the Johari window for the Cultural Heritage Planning Process (CHP) and proposed five newly defined epistemological domains to conceptualize overlapping levels of knowledge and ownership.
Abstract: The standard heritage planning process follows the trajectory of identification, nomination, evaluation, listing and protection. The epistemology of the nominations and valuations is only rarely, if ever, examined. The Johari window was developed by the psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham as a tool to examine group dynamics, in particular an individual’s position in, and their relationship and interactions with others in a group. This paper examines the usefulness of the Johari window for the Cultural Heritage Planning Process. Based on the interrelationship of what oneself and others know about each other and are prepared to divulge, the Johari window allows to conceptualize overlapping levels of knowledge and ownership within five newly defined epistemological domains. It also serves as an analytical tool to systematically query the heritage universe of a community and thereby examine the composition and comprehensiveness of heritage registers as well as nominations that have been put forward.
5 citations
04 Jan 2023
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TL;DR: In this paper , a comprehensive analysis of the publication output volume and its correlation to the shift in the cultural heritage regime starting in 2003 is still lacking, and the role of Web of Science (WOS) as a tool of knowledge management in academia is explored.
Abstract: Substantial research on the topic of cultural heritage has been conducted over the past two decades. At the same time, the overall output volume of journals and citation metrics have become important parameters in assessing and ranking researchers' performance. Even though the scholarly interest in cultural heritage has recently increased world-wide, a comprehensive analysis of the publication output volume and its correlation to the shift in the cultural heritage regime starting in 2003 is still lacking. The article aims to understand the role of Web of Science (WOS) as a tool of knowledge management in academia by drawing on the scholarly output volume, the patterns displayed by this volume, and the intellectual structure of cultural heritage research based on WOS-indexed journal articles. The data include 1843 journal articles published between 2003 and 2022 and indexed in the WOS Core Collection. The article draws on a bibliometric analysis by using WOS tools and employing VOSviewer software to map and visualize hidden patterns of research collaboration and avenues of knowledge progress. The cultural heritage research indexed in WOS was found to be Eurocentric, corresponding to the increasing funding provided by European national and supranational agencies for research funding. Although the indexed research has grown significantly, the bulk of studies on cultural heritage in WOS is concentrated in a reduced number of European institutions and countries, written by a small number of prolific authors, with relatively poor collaborative ties emerging across time between authors, institutions, and countries. The central themes reflect the development of digital technologies and increased participatory emphasis in cultural heritage care. This article brings new insights into the analysis of the cultural heritage research in correlation with the emergence of international heritage governance with new institutional actors, professional networks, and international agreements, which are all constitutive elements of scientific production. The article seeks to critically assess and discuss the results and the role of WOS as a tool of knowledge management in academia.
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors investigated the effect of World Heritage inscription on regional tourism and found that World Heritage sites improve regional tourism significantly, further confirmed by a series of robustness tests.
Abstract: Using the panel data from 2002 to 2018 of 287 prefecture-level cities in China and the propensity score matching–difference-in-differences method, our study sought to reexamine the effect of World Heritage inscription on regional tourism. The results show that World Heritage sites improve regional tourism significantly, further confirmed by a series of robustness tests. However, the arrival and revenue effects of World Heritage inscription on inbound tourism are not significant. Moreover, World Heritage sites generate significant tourism economic benefits for the eastern and western regions in China but not for the central region. Last, a mechanism analysis shows that tourism public services increase the arrival and revenue effects significantly. The conclusions provide important insights for governments and tourism operators regarding the sustainable development of World Heritage sites and regional tourism.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the Kilburun Fortress was chosen as the object of study and a 3D model of the historical heritage object was created using 3D means, which can also be integrated into ArchiCAD and Revit software.
Abstract: The reliable reconstruction of cultural or historical heritage objects is an urgent problem for humanity. It can be successfully solved using up-to-date 3D modeling tools. The proposed technique allows for modeling virtual environments at an even higher level. This study aimed to develop an approach for designing historical heritage objects with sufficient accuracy using a built environment. The Kilburun Fortress was chosen as the object of study. The modeling procedure includes monitoring the object’s territory, analyzing archival, librarian, and cartographic sources, and further modeling and reproducing the research object in a virtual environment using various software tools. The following stages were implemented during this study: analysis and processing of preliminary data (analysis of plans and schemes, overlapping maps); the scaling of graphical objects for the reliable reproduction of the studied object; the design of a working 3D model using AutoCAD and SketchUp; the rendering and final processing of textures using Quixel; and visualization using Twinmotion. As a result, a model of the historical heritage object was created using 3D means. The model can also be integrated into ArchiCAD and Revit software.
TL;DR: In this article , the authors investigated the potential of the Apple LiDAR sensor for the production of 3D models of cultural heritage assets in terms of accuracy and applicability, using four apps developed for the generation of point clouds for five case studies related to architectural-cultural heritage assets: Polycam, Sitescape, 3D Scanner and Scaninverse.
Abstract: The documentation and metric knowledge of architectural and cultural heritage is becoming an increasingly important need, especially concerning the state of degradation of some historical assets and the associated required interventions. In this context, the metric documentation of the investigated heritage becomes fundamental for a complete knowledge of the asset in order to support architects and engineers in the restoration process. Recently, methods and geomatic instrumentation have been developed for the survey of cultural heritage aiming at optimizing costs and time. Apple has integrated into its devices a LiDAR sensor capable of providing a 3D model of spaces and objects. The present paper aims to investigate the potential of this sensor for the production of 3D models of cultural heritage assets in terms of accuracy and applicability. Consistently, four apps developed for the generation of point clouds for five case studies related to architectural-cultural heritage assets have been tested. We used Polycam, Sitescape, 3D Scanner and Scaninverse. The results obtained allow us to conclude that the Apple LiDAR sensor can be used for the creation of 3D models for applications and metric documentation of architectural and cultural heritage that are not particularly complex in form and texture.
TL;DR: In this article , the authors review the current trends of acquiring point cloud data of cultural heritage from a single platform with multiple sensors and multi-platform collaborative data fusion and discuss the point cloud semantic segmentation algorithms with their advantages, disadvantages, and specific applications in the cultural heritage field.
Abstract: In the cultural heritage field, point clouds, as important raw data of geomatics, are not only three-dimensional (3D) spatial presentations of 3D objects but they also have the potential to gradually advance towards an intelligent data structure with scene understanding, autonomous cognition, and a decision-making ability. The approach of point cloud semantic segmentation as a preliminary stage can help to realize this advancement. With the demand for semantic comprehensibility of point cloud data and the widespread application of machine learning and deep learning approaches in point cloud semantic segmentation, there is a need for a comprehensive literature review covering the topics from the point cloud data acquisition to semantic segmentation algorithms with application strategies in cultural heritage. This paper first reviews the current trends of acquiring point cloud data of cultural heritage from a single platform with multiple sensors and multi-platform collaborative data fusion. Then, the point cloud semantic segmentation algorithms are discussed with their advantages, disadvantages, and specific applications in the cultural heritage field. These algorithms include region growing, model fitting, unsupervised clustering, supervised machine learning, and deep learning. In addition, we summarized the public benchmark point cloud datasets related to cultural heritage. Finally, the problems and constructive development trends of 3D point cloud semantic segmentation in the cultural heritage field are presented.
TL;DR: In this paper , a documentary Xirangua explores the traditional architecture and construction of Michoacan, showing the reality within the loss of this vernacular heritage and portraying the importance of its conservation through the perspective of the local population, users and artisans.
Abstract: The State of Michoacan has a wide and rich architectural heritage which is represented by different vernacular typologies which employ different materials and techniques according to the local resources. However, this wide knowledge and cultural heritage are disappearing, with several monuments and buildings being abandoned due to new dynamics and social changes. The traditional techniques have been substituted for modern and industrial construction systems since they are associated with obsolete ways of life. Through international cooperation for development and research projects, many activities were carried out to analyze the durability of local materials and vernacular constructions of the state. The main ones included the architectural survey and inspection of these buildings, photographic and drone surveys, characterization in the laboratory and oral interviews with local users. During the field work, these interviews with the local population, the creation of multimedia content and the use of audiovisual methods had crucial importance in the documentation of this local knowledge and culture, being great methods for scientific communication and dissemination. The main product is the documentary Xirangua, which means ‘roots’ in the Purépecha language, the main indigenous ethnicity in the state. This documentary explores the traditional architecture and construction of Michoacan, showing the reality within the loss of this vernacular heritage and portraying the importance of its conservation through the perspective of the local population, users and artisans. The use of these audiovisual techniques has demonstrated to be a suitable option to promote and preserve cultural heritage and educate, include the local actors in the process, and make the general public aware of the current issues, with this being one of the first works which explores this approach.
TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors focused on 22 cultural sites in western China to study the adaptive evolution pattern of cultural landscapes along the Silk Road with landscape changes and the transmission patterns of modern cultural tourism.
Abstract: The adaptive evolution of cultural ecosystems is a distinctive process along the Silk Road in China, involving the transitional interaction of nature and culture. This study aims to provide theoretical recommendations for the management of cultural heritage sites along the Silk Road to assess the values and keep the balance between tourism development and cultural heritage protection. The paper focuses on 22 cultural sites in western China to study the adaptive evolution pattern of cultural landscapes along the Silk Road with landscape changes and the transmission patterns of modern cultural tourism. Based on relevant literature reviews, historical maps, and geomorphological maps, the factors influencing the evolution of the cultural ecosystem are explored. We present both the theoretical and managerial implications: the cultural heritage of the urban areas can vigorously develop the cultural tourism with a high degree of industrialization, suburban areas can boost up traditional tourism product routes. We also assume that the degree of development of cultural tourism depends on the cultural ecosystem service and the environmental status of the cultural landscape.
TL;DR: In this paper , a new multimedia platform based on people's preferences was developed to overcome the disadvantages of previous ICT platforms in terms of user experiences and to increase the awareness of cultural heritage.
Abstract: Cultural heritage (CH) plays a vital role in passing history to the present and also the future, which means it is important to build an efficient and friendly way to broadcast and inherit these past civilizations. Information communication technology (ICT) is one of the popular methods that can attract people’s attention on understanding history or joining in heritage preservation. To achieve that, governments have built a large numbers of official ICT platforms. However, most of them neglected people’s preferences on the retrieval of cultural heritage information. In terms of user experiences, the previous platforms are less than satisfactory in increasing the awareness of the cultural heritage. Thanks to the new technology, 3D models and virtual reality (VR) bring spring life to cultural heritage. This paper developed a new multimedia platform based on people’s preferences to overcome these disadvantages. UML-based web engineering (UWE) is applied to present the web application’s architecture, the database structure, and the platform’s interface. To demonstrate the multimedia platform, Strijp-S, an industry cultural heritage site in the city of Eindhoven (the Netherlands), has been used as a case area. This proposed platform provides a new idea on system architecture design of the multimedia platform and may strengthen the public’s knowledge of cultural heritage, and thereby increase the awareness of cultural heritage to keep it sustainable.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors proposed to analyze the changes undergone by an edifice over time by virtue of the Vitruvian triad, namely the firmitas (construction system), utilitas (utility), and venustas (aesthetics).
Abstract: Understanding the transformations of a historic building is a complex but necessary operation to plan future, more aware maintenance works that preserve the architectural quality. This study proposed to analyze the changes undergone by an edifice over time by virtue of the Vitruvian triad, namely the criteria formalised by Vitruvius to judge architecture: firmitas (construction system), utilitas (utility), and venustas (aesthetics). These criteria depend on the designer’s mindset but also the influence of historical, cultural, or local factors. The theme required a prior reflection on the mutations of the Vitruvian triad over time. Based upon these relationships, the analysis of the architectural heritage of Messina was started because it is emblematic due to historical events: buildings constructed after the earthquake of 1908, subject to war damage repairs, and then maintenance. Their firmitas, utilitas, and venustas changed for historical, cultural, social, and normative reasons. In this regard, the former Fascist House has significant features: the repeated changes in intended use that produced planimetric variations, technical-constructive modifications sometimes connected to formal choices, and to the abolition, albeit partial, of fascist symbols. The current appeal to experiment with digital technologies has led to examination of the opportunities of the BIM methodology, finding in the model historicisation a way to document and record the triad variations of an existing building in the virtual environment. The research topic proposes an operative approach for more incisive analysis and digitalisation of historical buildings, trying to make a contribution to Target 4 of Goal 11 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: to strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard cultural heritage.
TL;DR: In this article , the authors explored the innovative practice of heritage education in colleges and universities through the case studies of "She costumes culture" and "Quanzhou traditional embroidery skills" and conducted a questionnaire survey on creative products and activities of technical, intangible cultural heritage.
Abstract: The scientific management and protection of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) cannot be separated from continuous innovation and the public’s active participation. The evolution of the value of local cultural heritage can help prevent the loss of valuable cultural identity and cultural heritage. This study is divided into two stages. In the first stage, the innovative practice of heritage education in colleges and universities is explored through the case studies of “She costumes culture” and “Quanzhou traditional embroidery skills”. In the second stage, a questionnaire survey on creative products and activities of technical, intangible cultural heritage is conducted. SPSS and AMOS are used for statistical analysis of the questionnaire results, and a total of 26 indicators are obtained, as well as six dimensions: heritage education, the local value of heritage, cultural participation, cultural identity, cultural and tourism integration, and cultural reflection. Among these are a covariant relationship between cultural tourism integration and heritage education, which shows that they play an equally significant role. Sustainable ICH education requires the government and local communities to make corresponding adjustments upon clarifying their own roles and functions in preserving cultural heritage. Ultimately, practical innovation in ICH requires more citizens to change their inherited cultural values. In particular, inheritors achieve sustainable protection of ICH through self-management.
TL;DR: In this article , an NVivo thematic content analysis of all the tourism-related actions listed in the UCCN reports was performed to identify what types of cultural tourism products and actions are linked to the creative cities and to understand how they relate to their UNESCO creative fields to detect gaps and potentials.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors propose an assessment model that positions the valuer into a strategic foresight-derived, modelled future 'reality' at a 15 to 30-year horizon, which then allows the valuation model to apply standard heritage hindsight assessment methodology to contemporary heritage items.
Abstract: In a broad conceptual framing, cultural heritage is the result of humankind’s interactions with their environment and one another, both in its tangible and intangible expressions. Cultural heritage management is by nature a retrospective discipline, as the assessment and evaluation of cultural significance of heritage assets requires the passage of time. Practitioners often struggle with the evaluation and management of very modern and contemporary heritage items. There is a need to examine whether current approaches and practices are fit for purpose. Current cultural heritage theory abounds with the concept of heritage stewardship with the embedded futurist stance that we should hand on our heritage in good shape to the next generation, yet all approaches are retrospective and rooted in the values of the present. This paper examines to what extent stewardship, as well as two other futurist concepts, the precautionary principle and strategic foresight, are suitable tools for heritage management. Based on that review, this paper then conceptualizes and proposes an assessment model that positions the valuer into a strategic foresight-derived, modelled future ‘reality’ at a 15 to 30-year horizon, which then allows the valuer to apply standard heritage hindsight assessment methodology to contemporary heritage items.
TL;DR: In this article , a compilation of different information on frequent anomalies in cultural heritage buildings and commonly used materials is conducted; subsequently, some innovative techniques used in the construction sector (3DP and 3D scanning) are addressed, as well as some case studies related to the rehabilitation of cultural heritage building elements, leading to a reflection on the opportunities and challenges of this application within these types of buildings.
Abstract: PurposeThe paper seeks to bridge the already familiar benefits of 3D printing (3DP) to the rehabilitation of cultural heritage, still based on the use of complex and expensive handcrafted techniques and scarce materials.Design/methodology/approachA compilation of different information on frequent anomalies in cultural heritage buildings and commonly used materials is conducted; subsequently, some innovative techniques used in the construction sector (3DP and 3D scanning) are addressed, as well as some case studies related to the rehabilitation of cultural heritage building elements, leading to a reflection on the opportunities and challenges of this application within these types of buildings.FindingsThe compilation of information summarised in the paper provided a clear reflection on the great potential of 3DP for cultural heritage rehabilitation, requiring the development of new mixtures (lime mortars, for example) compatible with the existing surface and, eventually, incorporating some residues that may improve interesting properties; the design of different extruders, compatible with the new mixtures developed and the articulation of 3D printers with the available mapping tools (photogrammetry and laser scanning) to reproduce the component as accurately as possible.Originality/valueThis paper sets the path for a new application of 3DP in construction, namely in the field of cultural heritage rehabilitation, by identifying some key opportunities, challenges and for designing the process flow associated with the different technologies involved.
TL;DR: A review of the use of natural essential oils in restoration procedures for cultural heritage, considering them sustainable means with respect to the environment and human health, is presented in this article , where the authors summarize the latest research on natural essential oil extraction from plants.
Abstract: Biodeterioration is a complex network of interactions between macro/micro-biological systems and organic/inorganic substrates involving physical and chemical alterations, strictly related to their metabolic activities. Concerning microbial deterioration, finding a correct approach to counteract this process is often difficult, requiring an understanding of the kind of alterations and the use of methods that respect artwork and human and environmental health. Specific conservative and remedial methods are used for this aim. They comprise physical, mechanical, and chemical methods, as well as, frequently, synthetic chemical biocides, which have obvious limitations because of their toxicity to operators or because they contain polluting substances that persist in the natural environment. New and alternative research has strongly focused on strategies to replace the use of toxic methods with natural products that do not have undesired effects, as well as implementing safe, novel compounds. Several plants contain natural chemical compounds such as oils, phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, coumarins, tannins, etc., commonly used as drugs, bioactive molecules, and nutrients. Essential oils extracted from plants can be the correct way to prevent the biodeterioration of cultural heritage in a safe manner. This review aims to summarize the latest research on the use of natural essential oils in restoration procedures for cultural heritage, considering them sustainable means with respect to the environment and human health.
TL;DR: In this paper , a landscape approach and participatory mapping framework were tailored to a case study area in the south of Italy, where an online map-based survey was shared with the public.
Abstract: Local perceptions in the definition of cultural landscapes have been on the radar of the scientific community for a long time, but very few studies have focused on integrating this information into heritage and planning practices. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate, with a practical example, how to do so through a Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) application. In this study, a landscape approach and participatory mapping framework were tailored to a case study area in the south of Italy, where an online map-based survey was shared with the public. The survey results illustrate how the application effectively brought to the fore local heritage perceptions as relevant sources for future potential spatial planning strategies.
TL;DR: Wang et al. as mentioned in this paper proposed a virtual experience system for Dongyang bamboo weaving, a traditional form of ICH craftsmanship, to display its historical background, cultural connotation, and technical craftsmanship.
Abstract: As an important national cultural treasure, intangible cultural heritage (ICH) faces certain problems in inheritance and sustainability. With the development of digital technology, the increasing research and application of virtual reality technology in ICH have been presented. This paper proposes a virtual experience system for Dongyang bamboo weaving, a traditional form of ICH craftsmanship, to display its historical background, cultural connotation, and technical craftsmanship. The learning module of the system is evaluated through the comparative experiments by 8 subjects. From the experimental data, compared with the computer, the average time for subjects to learn bamboo weaving in the system is shorter. The results of the questionnaire indicate that the learning module arouse their interest in bamboo weaving. The result shows the system is able to create an immersive and interactive scene for the users to understand bamboo weaving culture and learn the skills, which may encourage the sustainable development of bamboo weaving culture from the perspective of diffusion and provide research methods for other studies on traditional craftsmanship of ICH.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors explore the usage of large-scale digitization of a heritage site to create a unique virtual visiting experience that can be accessed offline in VR and AR and on-site when visiting the archaeological site.
Abstract: Advances in digitization technologies have made possible the digitization of entire archaeological sites through a combination of technologies, including aerial photogrammetry, terrestrial photogrammetry, and terrestrial laser scanning. At the same time, the evolution of computer algorithms for data processing and the increased processing power made possible the combination of data from multiple scans to create a synthetic representation of large-scale sites. Finally, post-processing techniques and the evolution of computer and mobile GPUs and game engines have made possible the exploitation of digitization outcomes to further scientific study and historical preservation. This route was opened by the gaming industry. In terms of research, the exploitation of these new assets in conjunction with new visual rendering technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, can create new dimensions for education and leisure. In this paper, we explore the usage of large-scale digitization of a heritage site to create a unique virtual visiting experience that can be accessed offline in VR and AR and on-site when visiting the archaeological site.
TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors analyzed the current situation of Qiqiao and digital protection applications for its heritage tourism to reveal some recent problems, and suggested digital solutions for similar traditional villages in protection projects for sustainable heritage tourism.
Abstract: Similar to the plight of other traditional villages, Qiqiao Ancient Village is declining under the impact of urbanization and the devastation of modernization. Qiqiao is chosen as the case study as it is the second-largest settlement of Confucian descendants, with a rich cultural heritage. In recent years, the local government has taken measures such as cultural heritage restoration and tourism development to protect their traditional village, but the result is unsatisfactory. By field observation and interviewing three groups of stakeholders, the protection project manager, villagers, and tourists, this research analyzed the current situation of Qiqiao and digital protection applications for its heritage tourism to reveal some recent problems. Considering the local economic and technological conditions, this research suggested digital solutions for similar traditional villages in protection projects for sustainable heritage tourism.
TL;DR: In this article , a combination of UAV photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) was used to accurately build a 3D model of the St. Adalbert Church in Gdansk.
Abstract: Abstract The construction of the St. Adalbert Church in Gdansk dates to 1310. It is a church of rich history and great historical value, and its care is challenging. In this study, the combination of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) was used to accurately build a 3D model of the church. Together with the collected historical inventory documentation, the historic building information model (HBIM) was generated. The Autodesk-Revit® tool was used for this purpose. On the basis of the generated model, the reflection properties of the laser scanner beam and red–green–blue (RGB) images, a methodology was proposed for analysing the degradation of the church’s components. The main hypothesis of this study is based on the analysis of sunlight outside the church. In addition to the importance of the method for determining the risks of church degradation, a high-quality method for model visualization combining two photogrammetric techniques (TLS + UAV) is presented.