Pub Date : 2025-05-04DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00423
Piotr T. Bojakowski , Katie Custer Bojakowski , Andrew J. Billingsley , Raul Palomino Berrocal
Current efforts in cultural heritage documentation largely incorporate a process of creating a digital representation of an object, groups of objects, or entire large-scale sites using various scanning methods, tools, and data sources. One application of digital documentation is the recording and analyses of maritime resources—historic ships and shipwrecks—that, for all practical and economic reasons will not survive. To preserve the data in lieu of a physical object, this article presents a set of approaches and methodological considerations of recording ships in a terrestrial setting with a combination of laser scanning, UAV photogrammetry, and traditional archaeological recording. Using the late 19th-century Pacific schooner (turned steamer, turned diesel tugboat), Equator, as a case study, a ship that was scheduled for demolition in 2023, the goal of this article is to show the workflow, preliminary results, and range of settings to produce comprehensive, precise, yet highly expedited digital documentation for historic preservation of this important vessel.
{"title":"Terrestrial laser scanning and UAV photogrammetry in documentation of historic ships: A case study based on the late 19th-century schooner Equator","authors":"Piotr T. Bojakowski , Katie Custer Bojakowski , Andrew J. Billingsley , Raul Palomino Berrocal","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00423","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Current efforts in cultural heritage documentation largely incorporate a process of creating a digital representation of an object, groups of objects, or entire large-scale sites using various scanning methods, tools, and data sources. One application of digital documentation is the recording and analyses of maritime resources—historic ships and shipwrecks—that, for all practical and economic reasons will not survive. To preserve the data in lieu of a physical object, this article presents a set of approaches and methodological considerations of recording ships in a terrestrial setting with a combination of laser scanning, UAV photogrammetry, and traditional archaeological recording. Using the late 19th-century Pacific schooner (turned steamer, turned diesel tugboat), <em>Equator</em>, as a case study, a ship that was scheduled for demolition in 2023, the goal of this article is to show the workflow, preliminary results, and range of settings to produce comprehensive, precise, yet highly expedited digital documentation for historic preservation of this important vessel<em>.</em></div></div>","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00423"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143929590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-05-03DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00430
David N. Pyle, Damian Candusso
{"title":"Multi-camera photogrammetry for 3D scanning cultural garments","authors":"David N. Pyle, Damian Candusso","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00430","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00430","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00430"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-05-02DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00428
Tatiana Zanni , Luca Sbrogiò , Carlo Zanchetta , Maria Rosa Valluzzi
{"title":"OpenHBIM framework for material deterioration assessment and prioritization of interventions in historical buildings","authors":"Tatiana Zanni , Luca Sbrogiò , Carlo Zanchetta , Maria Rosa Valluzzi","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00428","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00428","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00428"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144107781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-05-02DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00424
M. Massidda , L. Travaglini , S. Pescarin
Existing Authoring Tools (ATs) allow a no-coding-required approach in the development of Interactive Digital Narratives (IDN), serious games, Virtual and Augmented Reality experiences (AR/VR), including Internet of Things (IoT) features for applications in Cultural Heritage. Specially in Virtual Museums and Hybrid Exhibitions, there is an increasing need to design meaningful experiences that seamlessly mix such different approaches. This paper proposes a framework to describe and compare usability and flexibility of different ATs, facilitating tools’ selection process with a high level overview.
{"title":"Designing hybrid and XR narrative applications: a framework to describe authoring tools in cultural domain","authors":"M. Massidda , L. Travaglini , S. Pescarin","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00424","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00424","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Existing Authoring Tools (ATs) allow a no-coding-required approach in the development of Interactive Digital Narratives (IDN), serious games, Virtual and Augmented Reality experiences (AR/VR), including Internet of Things (IoT) features for applications in Cultural Heritage. Specially in Virtual Museums and Hybrid Exhibitions, there is an increasing need to design meaningful experiences that seamlessly mix such different approaches. This paper proposes a framework to describe and compare usability and flexibility of different ATs, facilitating tools’ selection process with a high level overview.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article e00424"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-05-01DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00433
Mohammad Mahdi Karbasbaf , Ghazaleh Ezaan
This study presents archaeoacoustic research in Iran, examining the acoustic functionality of Tong Bori, a sophisticated ornamental plaster technique in historical Iranian architecture, with a particular focus on Isfahan's 17th-century Ali Qapu Palace Music Hall. Through an innovative methodological framework combining historical analysis with quantitative acoustic experimentation, this research challenges traditional interpretations of Persian architectural ornamentation as purely decorative elements. The study employs advanced acoustic measurement techniques adapted to work within cultural heritage preservation constraints, analyzing how geometric configurations of Tong Bori elements influence acoustic parameters in enclosed spaces. Experimental results demonstrate that spaces incorporating these vessel-shaped niches exhibit significant acoustic improvements, including enhanced amplitude modulation, controlled reverberation, and superior sound diffusion compared to conventional surfaces. The research methodology involved constructing scale models with various ceiling configurations inspired by the Music Hall's Cut-Out Muqarnas and carved plasterwork. This enabled quantitative analysis of acoustic performance while respecting preservation protocols that prohibited direct site testing. Findings reveal intricate acoustic engineering in Safavid-era architecture, suggesting intentional acoustic design through the strategic implementation of geometric patterns and material layering. This research addresses a critical gap in archaeoacoustical studies of Iranian architecture while establishing methodological precedents for investigating historical acoustic spaces under preservation constraints. The study's significance extends beyond archaeological documentation, offering valuable insights into heritage conservation and contemporary acoustic design while demonstrating the technological sophistication of historical Persian builders.
{"title":"From ornamentation to acoustics: A quantitative analysis of Tong Bori elements in Persian architectural heritage","authors":"Mohammad Mahdi Karbasbaf , Ghazaleh Ezaan","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00433","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00433","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents archaeoacoustic research in Iran, examining the acoustic functionality of Tong Bori, a sophisticated ornamental plaster technique in historical Iranian architecture, with a particular focus on Isfahan's 17th-century Ali Qapu Palace Music Hall. Through an innovative methodological framework combining historical analysis with quantitative acoustic experimentation, this research challenges traditional interpretations of Persian architectural ornamentation as purely decorative elements. The study employs advanced acoustic measurement techniques adapted to work within cultural heritage preservation constraints, analyzing how geometric configurations of Tong Bori elements influence acoustic parameters in enclosed spaces. Experimental results demonstrate that spaces incorporating these vessel-shaped niches exhibit significant acoustic improvements, including enhanced amplitude modulation, controlled reverberation, and superior sound diffusion compared to conventional surfaces. The research methodology involved constructing scale models with various ceiling configurations inspired by the Music Hall's Cut-Out Muqarnas and carved plasterwork. This enabled quantitative analysis of acoustic performance while respecting preservation protocols that prohibited direct site testing. Findings reveal intricate acoustic engineering in Safavid-era architecture, suggesting intentional acoustic design through the strategic implementation of geometric patterns and material layering. This research addresses a critical gap in archaeoacoustical studies of Iranian architecture while establishing methodological precedents for investigating historical acoustic spaces under preservation constraints. The study's significance extends beyond archaeological documentation, offering valuable insights into heritage conservation and contemporary acoustic design while demonstrating the technological sophistication of historical Persian builders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00433"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144068191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-30DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00427
Simon Radchenko , Mette Adegeest , Aimée Little , Anja Mansrud , Morten Kutschera
This pilot research presents the first study integrating digital submillimetre image-based 3D modelling with experimental archaeology to examine how soapstone sinker stones, dated to the late Mesolithic and early Neolithic periods in Western Norway (6400-3300 cal. BC), were manufactured and engraved. Photogrammetry was used as a bridging method to compare archaeological artefacts and experimental data. Applying the same high-accuracy digital solutions to five archaeological and 26 experimentally commissioned replica sinkers, permitted linking characteristic features of engraved surfaces with specific tools and techniques. This enabled identifying and distinguishing flint-made surface modifications from quartz, bone and sandstone, and revealed novel information on key aspects of the sinker’s biographies and chaîne opératoire, including the initial shaping of the blank by means of grinding stones, the relative chronology of the engraving process, and damage to the artefact surface caused during use-life and via post-deposition processes. This study suggests that the central furrow on the soapstone sinkers, assumed to function for fastening a line, was produced in a consistent way, likely with quartz tools, while other incisions showed more variation. Aesthetic concerns are one possible reason for these differences, though others should be considered; future studies may help provide greater insight into the reasons driving this preference.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-24DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00416
Yulia Nurliani H. Lukito
This study focuses on Wae Rebo village, located in Manggarai, Indonesia, a heritage site known for its unique conical houses. Wae Rebo represents the rich cultural heritage of the region, including its architecture and oral culture. This study presents the documentation process of Wae Rebo's architectural heritage, focusing on both the exterior and interior of vernacular houses. The result of 3D scanning technologies, both terrestrial laser scanning and photogrammetry, can provide outstanding detail necessary for architectural documentation and make digital models of houses. These documentations provided precise measurements and revealed variations in dimensions, materials, and construction methods. One significant result of the project was a digital 3D model of the exterior and the interior of the Wae Rebo houses, aimed at preserving and disseminating this cultural heritage. This digital documentation offers a lasting archive and enhances accessibility to Wae Rebo’s architectural heritage.
{"title":"Documenting Vernacular Heritage with 3D Scanning Technology : The Case of Wae Rebo Village, Manggarai, Indonesia","authors":"Yulia Nurliani H. Lukito","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00416","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00416","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study focuses on Wae Rebo village, located in Manggarai, Indonesia, a heritage site known for its unique conical houses. Wae Rebo represents the rich cultural heritage of the region, including its architecture and oral culture. This study presents the documentation process of Wae Rebo's architectural heritage, focusing on both the exterior and interior of vernacular houses. The result of 3D scanning technologies, both terrestrial laser scanning and photogrammetry, can provide outstanding detail necessary for architectural documentation and make digital models of houses. These documentations provided precise measurements and revealed variations in dimensions, materials, and construction methods. One significant result of the project was a digital 3D model of the exterior and the interior of the Wae Rebo houses, aimed at preserving and disseminating this cultural heritage. This digital documentation offers a lasting archive and enhances accessibility to Wae Rebo’s architectural heritage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00416"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143887345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-21DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00418
Victoria Andrea Cotella , Rania Aburamadan , Elena Di Perna
Jordan's history of migration has led to a rich mix of cultures shaping the urban identity where architecture is strong evidence of the tangible record of cultural exchanges. This research explores the urban development as a dynamic canvas where Cultural Heritage emerges as a representation of human diversity and traditions influenced by historical migration flows by using HBIM as a digital tool for storytelling.
Focusing on the Qaqish House in the World Heritage City of As-Salt, the research will use HBIM to showcase how digital applications can enrich our understanding of the complex city's layered architectural, social, and historical urban landscape. Building upon the already developed IT-HBIM library, its value will be expanded by incorporating a social and historical dimension. Results emphasizes the potential of HBIM for understanding and interpreting heritage sites by bridging the gap between generations, fostering a sense of community, and attracting global audiences to heritage sites.
{"title":"HBIM applications in the world heritage city of as-salt, Jordan: Architecture as a reflection of cultural diversity shaped by migratory flows","authors":"Victoria Andrea Cotella , Rania Aburamadan , Elena Di Perna","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00418","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00418","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Jordan's history of migration has led to a rich mix of cultures shaping the urban identity where architecture is strong evidence of the tangible record of cultural exchanges. This research explores the urban development as a dynamic canvas where Cultural Heritage emerges as a representation of human diversity and traditions influenced by historical migration flows by using HBIM as a digital tool for storytelling.</div><div>Focusing on the Qaqish House in the World Heritage City of As-Salt, the research will use HBIM to showcase how digital applications can enrich our understanding of the complex city's layered architectural, social, and historical urban landscape. Building upon the already developed IT-HBIM library, its value will be expanded by incorporating a social and historical dimension. Results emphasizes the potential of HBIM for understanding and interpreting heritage sites by bridging the gap between generations, fostering a sense of community, and attracting global audiences to heritage sites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00418"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143863556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-20DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00420
Rnin Salah , Kitti Ajtayné Károlyfi , János Szép , Nóra Géczy
Heritage conservation demands innovative approaches that integrate advanced technologies with traditional principles to protect monuments and historic buildings. This research investigates the potential of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in heritage conservation, with a focus on developing and adapting workflows tailored to Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM). Through a systematic analysis of literature, the research highlights the adaptation of scan-to-BIM methodologies for HBIM creation and their significant role in enhancing preservation efforts. Key technologies, including laser scanning, photogrammetry, and machine learning, are discussed for their contributions to generate accurate and information-rich digital models of heritage structures. Furthermore, this work discovers critical specifications and proposes a structured framework for balancing these specifications within HBIM workflows. This framework addresses challenges such as standardization, scalability, and adaptability, which are essential for accurately capturing the complexity of heritage buildings. By examining these issues, the study identifies opportunities to improve HBIM's capability to monitor, document, and manage culturally significant assets. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of HBIM processes and their potential to support the effective conservation of heritage.
{"title":"A structured framework for HBIM standardization: Integrating scan-to-BIM methodologies and heritage conservation standards","authors":"Rnin Salah , Kitti Ajtayné Károlyfi , János Szép , Nóra Géczy","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00420","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00420","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Heritage conservation demands innovative approaches that integrate advanced technologies with traditional principles to protect monuments and historic buildings. This research investigates the potential of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in heritage conservation, with a focus on developing and adapting workflows tailored to Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM). Through a systematic analysis of literature, the research highlights the adaptation of scan-to-BIM methodologies for HBIM creation and their significant role in enhancing preservation efforts. Key technologies, including laser scanning, photogrammetry, and machine learning, are discussed for their contributions to generate accurate and information-rich digital models of heritage structures. Furthermore, this work discovers critical specifications and proposes a structured framework for balancing these specifications within HBIM workflows. This framework addresses challenges such as standardization, scalability, and adaptability, which are essential for accurately capturing the complexity of heritage buildings. By examining these issues, the study identifies opportunities to improve HBIM's capability to monitor, document, and manage culturally significant assets. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of HBIM processes and their potential to support the effective conservation of heritage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00420"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143903869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}