Investigating a Workflow for Obtaining Physical Models from Digital Twins Obtained through Photogrammetry and TLS: New Ways for a Sustainable Dissemination of Heritage

Abstract

The objective of this article is to generate and validate a workflow that allows us to print physical twins (models) from digital twins obtained from unique buildings of our architectural heritage. These physical twins will guarantee the preservation and diffusion of the cultural asset, and will promote new pedagogical ways to spread the heritage. In addition, these physical cufflinks are an interesting tool to guarantee universal accessibility through low-cost and rapid distribution typological models. We can overcome physical barriers and reach many more users, regardless of their economic, physical, or location conditions. To obtain this workflow, digital twins of architectural elements of high cultural value obtained by photogrammetry or terrestrial laser scanner will be used. The digital twin will be optimized through different platforms, and an optimized exchange file will be generated for its dissemination and printing. A digital platform will be proposed that guarantees the free distribution of these digital twins to any user. Finally, the physical twins will be obtained. For the development of this work, we have chosen to use 3D resin printers with SLA technology (selective laser exposure to light by laser) due to their performance and high quality in the models obtained.

An Improved Approach for Generating Digital Twins of Cultural Spaces through the Integration of Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Technologies

“…In addition, Cruz Franco P.A. et al [16] aim to establish and authenticate a process for creating physical models, termed "physical twins", from digital replicas obtained from unique architectural structures within our cultural heritage. These physical twins serve the dual purpose of preserving and sharing cultural assets while introducing innovative educational methods for heritage dissemination.…”

Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality Technology to Teaching and Research in Construction and Its Graphic Expression

“…The development of the capture, processing and digitization protocol was conducted by the research team taking as an object of study the built architectural heritage. This method is highly optimized by the large number of professional and research projects developed by this team [20,[31][32][33][34][35][36]. With this workshop, in addition to disseminating and teaching the workflow, we have also been able to test the compatibility of file formats and At a pedagogical level, these projects that we have proposed allow teachers to promote the development of student competencies and their own professional training.…”