Cultural heritage preservation using new media methods: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, China

Abstract

<p>Architectural landmarks that represent a culture’s identity are also sanctuaries for cultural heritage preservation. The tallest and oldest wooden multi-story structure in the world, the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda of China is tilting at an ongoing rate that requires an urgency to find solutions to revert the damage. To preserve the evolving humanistic and artistic understandings of ancient Chinese architecture, and to cultivate the scientific reasoning behind ancient Chinese carpentry, <em>new media </em>allows digital and computational methods to replace human users who once manually analyzed data and information from cultural sites and artifacts. This article will exemplify <em>new media</em> tools such as animation via 3D/2D modeling, 3D scanning and virtual reality photography to examine material evidence of the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda of China, and the role <em>new media </em>can assist in its fight to sustain its originality since 1056.</p><p>Highlights:</p><ul><li>Examination, documentation, research and education of architectural heritage sites using new media methods.</li><li>Integration of old archives and digital/computational software to represent the outstanding value of the oldest and tallest wooden skyscraper in the world.</li><li>Use of 2D/3D modelling and virtual reality photography developing information to increase awareness on cultural heritage sites suffering wood deterioration.</li></ul><p> </p>

Study on the Protection of the Spatial Structure and Artistic Value of the Architectural Heritage Xizi Pagoda in Hunan Province of China

“…Meanwhile, China carried out the Third National Cultural Relics Survey, and many precious Xizi Pagodas were saved, ushering in a stage of steady preservation. In recent years, as people increasingly valued the Xizi Pagoda as cultural heritage, research teams took field shots, obtained the measurement on the spot, established 3D digital modeling with data [13], and conducted digital art restoration in accordance with the size of the building [14]. However, current research on the Xizi Pagoda mainly focuses on its history, culture, or rites, and there is a lack of comprehensive research on its structural stress, architectural techniques, spatial structure, artistic value, and heritage protection.…”

Application Review of Machine Vision (MV) Technology in Construction Industry

“…3D imagery (in obj.) can be directly imported into Adobe Photoshop(.psd) [3], and AutoCAD (dwg.) format where allowed fast conversion from digital images to 3D matrix which can be displayed on Excel for further analysis (Figures 1 & 2).…”

“…Machine Vision (MV) technology is not a new invention and was at least applied to the manufacturing industry since 1980s [1], With the aid of method like Inline coherent imaging [2], Visible light imaging, sonic, magnificent detection, real-world objects can be captured and transfer into digital numerical data for computer analysis [3]. And during the popularize of technology, together Complementing with the development of BIM and quality control of the construction industry, more try on applying MV on the construction process was made, for example applying Laser-Based Vision System for Weld Quality Inspection [4].…”

HBIM aplicado à documentação diagnóstica do patrimônio cultural moderno

“…O artigo sugere um modelo de representação e gerenciamento do conhecimento conceituado e desenvolvido através do uso de ontologias da informação, que seja capaz de incorporar a complexidade de dados necessários para compreender completamente um artefato do patrimônio arquitetônico. Os autores apontam que o principal modelo de referência ontológica é o CIDOC-CRM 17 . Embora muitas declarações do CIDOC 17 CIDOC-CRM (CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model) é uma ferramenta teórica e prática para a integração de dados diversos e dispersos do campo do patrimônio cultural.…”

“…Os autores apontam que o principal modelo de referência ontológica é o CIDOC-CRM 17 . Embora muitas declarações do CIDOC 17 CIDOC-CRM (CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model) é uma ferramenta teórica e prática para a integração de dados diversos e dispersos do campo do patrimônio cultural. Essa integração é realizada através de uma estrutura formal, que descreve os conceitos e relações utilizadas na documentação do patrimônio, e que permite a consulta e exploração dos dados.…”