Dissemination, assessment and management of historic buildings by thematic virtual tours and 3D models
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2022.15426Keywords:
virtual reality, 3D model, architectural heritage, inclusive dissemination, decay diagnosis, safety trainingAbstract
The digitalization of the historical-architectural heritage for virtual reality (VR) applications is crucial within the contemporary scientific and technical debate for several aspects. In fact, beyond the exploration for education and entertainment purposes, the employment of three-dimensional (3D) reality-based and computer-based models and environments seems to be very promising for performance assessment and risk management as well. Particularly, in order to develop and validate smart, low-cost and user-friendly tools, which might apply even in cases of limited time and budget, the present paper is going to propose a methodological workflow based on thematic virtual tours of 360° scenes, which integrate a variety of informative contents and digital products as external hotspots/switches. The VR tours, where 3D models might play a key role for an accurate representation of relevant parts and/or analytical elaboration of further data, are conceived as flexible and scalable solutions, supporting users, technicians and authorities through remote access, diagnosis of the state of conservation and communication of safety measures. The application of the proposed methods and techniques to a representative case study, the Norman-Swabian Castle of Gioia del Colle (Ba), South Italy, is presented in order to illustrate the achievable results and highlight the benefit of innovative “digital” solutions for data collection, storage and communication, compared to the traditional “analogical” practices. In detail, a Web-GIS platform, developed within a previous research project, is integrated with direct links to three thematic virtual tours that provide added contents for inclusive dissemination (timeline schemes, aerial views, 3D sculptural and architectural details), performance assessment (diagnostic reports, decay maps, 3D reconstructions of technical components) and risk management (exit signs, help instructions, warnings). Thus, the VR tours, while documenting realistically the state of the site, might act as host environments of digital products, at increasing complexity, all displayed according to an intuitive and accessible communication approach.
Highlights:
• Virtual tours of 360° scenes, linking thematic digital contents, are proposed as intuitive and versatile tools for smart documentation, conservation and protection of historical buildings.
• The role of 3D reality-based and computer-based models is discussed toward their integration and correlation within thematic virtual tours of 360° scenes.
• The potential of immersive environments for sharing knowledge about conservation issues and training users on safety measures in historic buildings is underlined.
Downloads
References
Arrighi, G., See, Z. S., & Jones, D. (2021). Victoria theatre virtual reality: A digital heritage case study and user experience design. Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 21, e00176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.daach.2021.e00176
Bozzelli, G., Raia, A., Ricciardi, S., De Nino, M., Barile, N., Perrella, M., Tramontano, M., Pagano, A., & Palombini, A. (2019). An integrated VR/AR framework for user-centric interactive experience of cultural heritage: The ArkaeVision project. Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 15, e00124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.daach.2019.e00124
Bruno, S., De Fino, M., & Fatiguso, F. (2018). Historic building information modelling: performance assessment for diagnosis-aided information modelling and management. Automation in Construction, 86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.11.009
Campanaro, D. M., Landeschi, G., Unto, N. D., & Touati, A. L. (2016). 3D GIS for cultural heritage restoration: A 'white box' workflow. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 18, 321-332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2015.09.006
Champion, E., & Rahaman, H. (2020). Survey of 3D digital heritage repositories and platforms. Virtual Archaeology Review, 11(23), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2020.13226
Chittaro, L., & Sioni, R. (2015). Serious Games for Emergency Preparedness : Evaluation of an Interactive vs . a Non-Interactive Simulation of a Terror Attack. Computers in Human Behavior, 50(September), 508-519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.03.074
De Fino, M., Ceppi, C., & Fatiguso, F. (2020). Virtual tours and informational models for improving territorial attractiveness and the smart management. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLIV-M-1-2, 473-480. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLIV-M-1-2020-473-2020
De Fino, M., Galantucci, R. A., & Fatiguso, F. (2019). Remote diagnosis and control of heritage architecture by photorealistic digital environments and models. SCIRES-IT, 9(2), 1-16. ttps://doi.org/10.2423/i22394303v9n2p1
Deligiorgi, M., Maslioukova, M. I., Averkiou, M., Andreou, A. C., Selvaraju, P., Kalogerakis, E., Patow, G., Chrysanthou, Y., & Artopoulos, G. (2021). A 3D digitisation workflow for architecture-specific annotation of built heritage. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 37, 102787. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2020.102787
Falconer, L., Burden, D., Cleal, R., Hoyte, R., Phelps, P., Slawson, N., Snashall, N., & Welham, K. (2020). Virtual Avebury: exploring sense of place in a virtual archaeology simulation. Virtual Archaeology Review, 11(23), 50-62. https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2020.12924
Ferdani, D., Fanini, B., Piccioli, M. C., Carboni, F., & Vigliarolo, P. (2020). 3D reconstruction and validation of historical background for immersive VR applications and games: The case study of the Forum of Augustus in Rome. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 43, 129-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2019.12.004
François, P., Leichman, J., Laroche, F., & Rubellin, F. (2021). Virtual reality as a versatile tool for research, dissemination and mediation in the humanities. Virtual Archaeology Review, 12(25), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2021.14880
Galantucci, R. A., & Fatiguso, F. (2019). Advanced damage detection techniques in historical buildings using digital photogrammetry and 3D surface anlysis. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 36, 51-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2018.09.014
Hajirasouli, A., Banihashemi, S., Kumarasuriyar, A., Talebi, S., & Tabadkani, A. (2021). Virtual reality-based digitisation for endangered heritage sites: Theoretical framework and application. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 49, 140-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2021.02.005
Hsu, E. B., Li, Y., Bayram, J. D., Levinson, D., Yang, S., & Monahan, C. (2013). State of Virtual Reality Based Disaster Preparedness and Response Training. PLOS Currents Disasters. https://doi.org/10.1371/currents.dis.1ea2b2e71237d5337fa53982a38b2aff
International Scientific Committee for Stones, I. X. (2010). International ICOMOS glossary - Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns (V. Vergès-Belmin (Ed.); ICOMOS ISC).
Kadi, H., & Anouche, K. (2020). Knowledge-based parametric modeling for heritage interpretation and 3D reconstruction. Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 19, e00160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.daach.2020.e00160
Laing, R. (2020). Built heritage modelling and visualisation : The potential to engage with issues of heritage value and wider participation. Developments in the Built Environment, 4, 100017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2020.100017
Lee, J., Kim, J., Ahn, J., & Woo, W. (2019a). Context-aware risk management for architectural heritage using historic building information modeling and virtual reality. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 38, 242-252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2018.12.010
Lee, J., Kim, J., Ahn, J., & Woo, W. (2019b). Remote Diagnosis of Architectural Heritage Based on 5W1H Model-Based Metadata in Virtual Reality. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi8080339
Li, X., Yi, W., Chi, H. L., Wang, X., & Chan, A. P. C. (2018). A critical review of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) applications in construction safety. Automation in Construction, 86, 150-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.11.003
Lovreglio, R. (2020). Virtual and Augmented reality for human behaviour in disasters: a review. Fire and Evacuation Modeling Technical Conference (FEMTC) 2020 Online Conference, September 9-11, 2020, September 9-11.
Lovreglio, R., Gonzalez, V., Feng, Z., Amor, R., Spearpoint, M., Thomas, J., Trotter, M., & Sacks, R. (2018). Prototyping virtual reality serious games for building earthquake preparedness: The Auckland City Hospital case study. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 38, 670-682. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2018.08.018
Mah, O. B. P., Yan, Y., Tan, J. S. Y., Tan, Y.-X., Tay, G. Q. Y., Chiam, D. J., Wang, Y.-C., Dean, K., & Feng, C.-C. (2019). Generating a virtual tour for the preservation of the (in)tangible cultural heritage of Tampines Chinese Temple in Singapore. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 39, 202-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2019.04.004
Mastrolembo Ventura, S., Castronovo, F., & Ciribini, A. L. C. (2020). A design review session protocol for the implementation of immersive virtual reality in usability-focused analysis. ITcon, 25, 233-253. https://doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2020.014
Mavrogianni, A., Taylor, J., Davies, M., Thoua, C., Taylor, J., Davies, M., Thoua, C., Urban, J. K., Mavrogianni, A., Taylor, J., Davies, M., & Thoua, C. (2015). Urban social housing resilience to excess summer heat Urban social housing resilience to excess summer heat. Building Research & Information, 00(3), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2015.991515
Mortara, M., Catalano, C. E., Bellotti, F., Fiucci, G., Houry-Panchetti, M., & Petridis, P. (2014). Learning cultural heritage by serious games. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 15(3), 318-325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2013.04.004
Napolitano, R. K., Scherer, G., & Glisic, B. (2018). Virtual tours and informational modeling for conservation of cultural heritage sites. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 29, 123-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2017.08.007
Rahouti, A., Lovreglio, R., Datoussaid, S., & Descamps, T. (2021). Prototyping and Validating a Non- immersive Virtual Reality Serious Game for Healthcare Fire Safety Training. Fire Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-021-01098-x
Sánchez-Aparicio, L. J., Masciotta, M., García-alvarez, J., Ramos, L. F., Oliveira, D. V, Martín-jiménez, J. A., González-aguilera, D., & Monteiro, P. (2020). Web-GIS approach to preventive conservation of heritage buildings. Automation in Construction, 118, 103304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103304
Smith, M., Walford, N. S., & Jimenez-Bescos, C. (2019). Using 3D modelling and game engine technologies for interactive exploration of cultural heritage: An evaluation of four game engines in relation to roman archaeological heritage. Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 14, e00113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.daach.2019.e00113
Trizio, I., Savini, F., Giannangeli, A., Fiore, S., Marra, A., Fabbrocino, G., Ruggieri, A., National, I., National, I., Survey, A., & Apennines, A. (2019). Versatil tools: digital survey and virtual reality for documentation, analysis and fruition of cultural heritage in seismic areas. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLII, 2-3. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-W17-377-2019
UNI. (2006). UNI 11182-Beni culturali Materiali lapidei naturali ed artificiali Descrizione della forma di alterazione - Termini e definizioni.
Walmsley, A., & Kersten, T. P. (2019). Low-cost development of an interactive, immersive virtual reality experience of the historic city model stade 1620. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLII, 2-3. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-W17-405-2019
Yang, X., Grussenmeyer, P., Koehl, M., Macher, H., Murtiyoso, A., & Landes, T. (2020). Review of built heritage modelling: Integration of HBIM and other information techniques. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 46, 350-360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2020.05.008
Younes, G., Kahil, R., Jallad, M., Asmar, D., Elhajj, I., Turkiyyah, G., & Al-Harithy, H. (2017). Virtual and augmented reality for rich interaction with cultural heritage sites: A case study from the Roman Theater at Byblos. Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 5, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.daach.2017.03.002
Zhu, Y., & Li, N. (2021). Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies for Emergency Management in the Built Environments: A State-of-the-Art Review. Journal of Safety Science and Resilience, 2(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnlssr.2020.11.004
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
This journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
