A Digital-based Integrated Methodology for the Preventive Conservation of Cultural Heritage: The Experience of HeritageCare Project. Issue 6 (3rd June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Masciotta, M.G.; Morais, M.J.; Ramos, L.F.; Oliveira, D.V.; Sánchez-Aparicio, L. J.; González-Aguilera, D.
• Is Part Of: International journal of architectural heritage. Volume 15:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 844
• Page End: 863
• Publication Date: 2021-06-03
• Subjects: Cultural heritage -- digital tools -- enhanced management -- integrated documentation protocol -- preventive conservation -- standardized inspection procedure; Architecture -- Conservation and restoration -- Periodicals; Historic buildings -- Periodicals; Historic preservation -- Planning -- Periodicals; 721.0288
• DOI: 10.1080/15583058.2019.1668985
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-3058

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A sustainable conservation strategy for cultural heritage protection is not feasible without a systematic documentation, registration and management of the information. The adoption of integrated inspection protocols and regular tracking processes, based on standardized procedures and uniform criteria, are the basis to successfully replace actual curative strategies with proactive conservation approaches. The opportunities brought by the digital tools can offer tremendous advantages in this regard. This paper explores the leading role that digitization is assuming in the context of heritage conservation through the experience of the HeritageCare project — Monitoring and preventive conservation of historic and cultural heritage " (SOE1/P5/P0258). The project has developed a digital-based integrated methodology aimed at providing enhanced tools and services to properly document cultural heritage buildings and engage directly owners in the conservation process of their legacy. The structured digital workflow on which the HeritageCare protocol relies is described in detail, encompassing different levels of information. Finally, the full application of the protocol is presented with reference to one of the most emblematic case studies of the project, the Ducal Palace of Guimarães, Portugal.