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Microclimatic study of the iconic cells in the Santa Catalina monastery, Arequipa, Peru
Full text linkThe Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa is among Peru’s most significant and well-preserved historical monuments. It comprises primarily residential cells occupied by cloistered nuns of the Dominican order. This study conducts a microclimatic assessment of four emblematic cells and the main cloister, focusing on thermal, lighting, and acoustic characterization to evaluate habitability based on international standards. Environmental conditions were monitored from February to August 2024 using temperature and relative humidity sensors, along with digital lux and sound level meters. The data were analysed according to Fanger’s thermal comfort model. Results indicated PMV values between -0.19 and 0.11, corresponding to near-neutral thermal perception within the comfort zone. PPD values (excluding Cell D) ranged from 5% to 8%, with an average of 6.5%, aligning with Categories I and II of ISO 7730. Cell D, however, recorded a PPD of 16%, exceeding ASHRAE 55 thresholds, indicating non-compliance with acceptable thermal comfort standards
The feasibility of integrating indigenous art into chinese higher art education
Full text linkGlobal experience shows that the integration of indigenous art is not only an expansion of course content, but also an innovation of the educational paradigm - it requires breaking the shackles of Western-centrism and reconstructing the Chinese art education system with the goal of multicultural symbiosis. In this process, if China can balance the relationship between tradition and modernity, local and global, and combine indigenous art with the Chinese philosophy of "harmony between man and nature", it is expected to contribute a unique ecological aesthetic education program to the world and cultivate a new generation of artists with cultural awareness and global vision. Ultimately, the educational practice of indigenous art will go beyond the scope of cultural preservation and become a catalyst for promoting social inclusion, ecological sustainability and dialogue with human civilization
Digital art as a future vehicle of contemporaneity: NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
Full text linkNFTs are the main tool for certifying the authenticity and ownership of digital artworks. An NFT is an immutable digital certificate secured via blockchain, a secure technology that ensures the integrity of information without the need for intermediaries. The use of NFTs has become popular since 2017, with the public sale of the first digital artworks and has opened up new opportunities in the art market even within traditional channels such as auction houses. NFTs are often linked to conceptual art and are rapidly evolving along with the concept of "beauty", with works that sometimes explore deformed realities or obsessive aspects. The work of art becomes a metaphor for our world, in which value grows through discussion and social reaction, fuelling a cycle that reflects our often absurd and contradictory reality. The growing popularity of NFTs also raises concerns related to sustainability, as blockchain technology requires a large amount of energy, contributing to CO2 emissions. Digitization, blockchain, the metaverse and cryptocurrencies are rapidly transforming the art market, leading to a new virtual economy and a change in interactions between artists and society, and fostering a more direct system between artists and audiences. In the era of digital humanism, we should aim for a synthesis between the human and the machine and avoid a distorted one-sided vision; it is necessary to be able to understand the impact of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, without being overwhelmed by them. Artificial intelligence and robotic art are gaining ground, but we need to ask ourselves who the real author is, the programmer, the robot or both
Synergy, technology and identity in art, facing the challenge of artificial intelligence
Full text linkFEM structural analysis from UAV photogrammetry projects. Case study: Twenty Eyes Aqueduct in the Wadi of Carcauz (Almeria, Spain)
No full textThe Twenty Eyes Aqueduct stands as a monumental hydraulic structure with a rich history spanning several centuries, poised to be designated as a heritage asset of cultural interest (Bien de Interés Cultural, BIC). This infrastructure poses a significant challenge for structural simulation, given the heterogeneous nature of its materials, geometric irregularities and challenging accessibility. Recent advancements in UAV photogrammetry, coupled with the evolution of BIM and the computational capabilities of modern computers for calculating FEM, present a methodology for simulating the behaviour of structures under applied loads. This approach enables us to address the tasks of reconstruction, protection and conservation of our heritage with unprecedented precision, speed and perspective. In this study, the innovative Cloud-to-BIM-to-FEM methodology is applied, which is capable of converting BIM models generated from point clouds into FEM. Obtaining the point cloud was possible using UAV photogrammetry, during which a 3D survey of the current state of the aqueduct was conducted. The point cloud obtained served as the basis for generating an HBIM that accurately represents the geometry of the aqueduct (Cloud-to-BIM). The HBIM was then transformed into a FEM model that respects the monument’s singularity without excessive geometric simplifications (BIM-to-FEM). Finally, various considerations were deduced regarding the stability of the aqueduct and its structural behaviour by applying loads such as wind and earthquake
Sharing, preserving and exploiting digital collections at the Vatican Library
Full text linkThis article outlines the two main purposes of the Vatican Library digitization project (long-term digital preservation and dissemination of contents), focusing on the exploitation of digital assets and providing the humanities with a new way to study the ancient roots of knowledge. The article describes the LTDP (Long Term Data Preservation) pipeline, and the choice of preservation format based on sustainability factors and focuses on the LTDP archives requirements in light of the UNI 11845:2022 standard. The dissemination pipeline describes the digital library platform and demonstrates the Vatican Library’s adoption of the IIIF protocol (International Image Interoperability Framework). Finally, the article describes a pilot project relating to the use of AI for the recognition of iconographic details in illuminations, with the peculiarity of managing the results of the artificial neural network within IIIF annotations
Biodeterioration of heritage buildings representative of Costa Rican Caribbean architecture
Full text linkThe goal of this work was to characterize potential biological agents responsible for biodeterioration in heritage buildings identified as Costa Rican Caribbean architecture using a multidisciplinary approach. First, an inventory of buildings of Caribbean architecture from Limón City was elaborated. Then, a multi-criteria evaluation system was used to define priority scores to select buildings for sampling and analysis. Selected buildings were sampled for potential biological agents responsible for biodeterioration. Wood samples were taken from sections showing visual damage and fungi were isolated and characterized using Sanger sequencing. A basic profile of Costa Rican Caribbean architecture was established. A preliminary identification of 101 buildings that satisfied the basic profile of characteristics was con-ducted. Subsequently, these buildings were classified into 4 typologies from which 23 buildings belonging to Typologies 1 and 2 were chosen for the collection and registration of data. Applying the multi-criteria evaluation, 6 buildings with final scores higher than 60 points were selected from which the 1st (Casa Misionera Bautista) and 3rd (Antigua Capitanía de Puerto) in the classification were selected for further characterization of biological agents. From the sampling conducted on these two buildings. A total of 36 fungi were isolated. All fungi identified belonged to the fungal group Ascomycota phylum, the most common genera being Trichoderma, Fusarium, and Penicillium. The study shows how multidisciplinary studies can improve the process of decision-making in the preservation of heritage with the use of a ranking obtained for each building in the multi-criteria evaluation and the use of advanced techniques for the identification of biological agents
Historical and cultural facts for the study of the Armenian-Qypchak heritage
Full text linkAt the current time, turning to historical facts is a matter of great significance for the public life of Kazakhstan. It is known that in the Middle Ages the rich heritage of the Qypchaks, who had founded the Desht-i-Qypchak state in Eurasia and contributed to world civilization and culture, was written in different alphabets at certain periods of history. Historical documents, written in Armenian graphics in Qypchak, are based on knowledge of religion, literature, history, law, philosophy, natural sciences and talk about the political, economic, historical and cultural spheres of the life of the ancient state. Since the 20th century, the Armenian-Qypchak heritage, has been the subject of in-depth study by scientists, and, published in foreign academic editions, transcribed, supplemented by dictionaries and translations, its secrets are being revealed day by day. The term «Armenian-Qypchak» was introduced by scientists, and the life and cultural ties of the medieval Qypchaks and Armenians became the basis for their research. Today there is a need for more detailed study of the linguistic features through comparative analysis of the Armenian-Qypchak heritage set out in different genre texts
Digitally documenting built heritage using T. L. Scanning. The Mai Eidaan Courtyard, Lahore, Pakistan
Full text linkThis study uses a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS), focusing on the Mai Eidaan Courtyard in Lahore, Pakistan, to present a systematic approach to digitally documenting historical monuments and urban built heritage. The architectural and urban heritage is facing accumulative pressure regarding the sustainable development of historic cities. The preservation of cultural heritage is becoming an urgent task for the conservation community if it wants to ensure it survives for generations. The case study is located in the historic center of Lahore. It comprises great historical value, serving as a noteworthy example of adaptive reuse within a historical context and attracting high tourist interest. Using a systematic methodology, this study evaluates the efficacy of TLS in documenting intricate architectural details and spatial characteristics, thereby contributing to the broader discourse on digital preservation strategies for historic urban environments. The methodology integrates terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) as an emerging remote survey data collection tool for mapping systems and documenting the monuments. Heritage documentation and virtual modeling play crucial roles in identifying, protecting, and preserving historic structures, enabling monitoring and maintenance, and providing multi-layered information necessary for conservation efforts. Overall, this research aims to bridge gaps in the literature on digital heritage documentation and highlights the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration for safeguarding urban-built heritage for future generations
Protecting and redeveloping industrial archaeological heritage through design strategies driven by digital modelling
Full text linkThe former Amicucci-Parmegiani paper mill is a publicly owned building in the historic center of Tivoli: long abandoned and dilapidated, it has recently been the subject of a design competition for its recovery. It is part of a wide system of old industrial paper mill settlements located along the Aniene river, due to the availability of water; nowadays, they are abandoned and testify to the stratification of a productive activity in a place that has been inhabited since Roman antiquity. The strategy regarding the aim to create a new approach to the old - the case study was developed through the activity of a Sapienza Startup - is a notable example of a new approach to renewing, repairing and rebuilding the built modern heritage. With dwindling resources, it has become necessary to listen to and work with the history of the buildings rather than demolish them. Guided by these principles, an integrated strategy of conservative intervention has been studied to preserve the industrial identity of the building, enhancing its productive characteristics with a functional programme that involves the citizenship and tells the story of the Paper Mill and its industrial processes through a museum, triggering a virtuous cycle of growth, development and landscape restoration. A landscape belonging to a current drosscape has the opportunity to push the renovation of a piece of city. Demolition of the existing heritage is triggered by the opportunity to initiate processes of economic valorisation: the case of the former paper mill is a unique one since the right to demolish - sanctioned by the constraint placed on the area and the building - aims at constructing, through complex demolition work and a little reconstruction work, the common value of a "new urban landscape", in an area of extraordinary quality. Within a framework of shrinking public resources, the value of recovering the existing heritage - specifically a fragment of industrial archaeology - represents an opportunity to validate choosing conservation over the hypothesis of building replacement, with respect to social, environmental and economic variables