Smart Architectural and Urban Heritage:An Applied Reflection

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present the use of 3D models and augmented reality(AR)to study and communicate architectural and urban values and,therefore,favor the development of dedicated forms of “ smart heritage”.The study rises from a reflection on the concept of “heritage”,as defined in the international documents,intended as an evolving idea that puts together tangible and intangible aspects. Moreover,digital technologies favor “phygital” applications where the digital dimension support the traditional ones. In this way,AR allows the superimposition of multimedia information to heritage,respecting the historical matter of the artefacts,and supporting a “smart heritage” application.
In particular,mobile AR,with real-time and ubiquitous visualizations,offers the opportunity to show past urban and architectural configurations to investigate and describe the transformations that have led to the current configuration,and
consequently highlighting the present historical and architectural values of the buildings. Two case studies are presented:the square of St. Basilio Monastery,with its historical transformations,and the Basilica of Collemaggio,a pivotal
building in the rites of “PerdonanzaCelestiniana”.

Key words: architectural and urban heritage, 3D modeling, digital heritage, augmented reality

CLC Number:

TP391.9
TU87

Stefano Brusaporci Pamela Maiezza Trans Trans. Xie Shuning. Smart Architectural and Urban Heritage:An Applied Reflection[J]. Digital Humanities Research, 2022, 2(3): 50-60.

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