December 2024 - 36 articles
Conserving micromosaics from the Gilbert collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum is a challenge due to their complex structure and fragility. Their highly polished decorative surface prevents access to the substrate, yet deterioration can affect...
The Lichenotheca Veneta, published in 1869 by Vittore Trevisan (1818–1897), is one of the most relevant historic collections of exsiccatae of lichens in Italy. It contains a total of 268 specimens from 74 genera, 197 species, and 119 varieties...
In architectural heritage research, rituals and human activities are often overlooked but are crucial for maintaining authenticity and reflecting various cultural values. In the Tibetan-Yi Corridor, one of China’s most renowned heritage routes,...
This study emphasises the pivotal role of emotions and cultural backgrounds in shaping tourists’ perceptions of authenticity within Andalusian Paradores. By employing an innovative machine learning method to analyse an extensive database of Use...
Portugal’s architecture reflects a rich history influenced by Roman, Moorish, Neoclassical and Romantic styles, with the 20th century marked by Art Deco and colonial influences. Regional styles vary, with white-painted buildings commonly experi...
Energy rehabilitation of heritage buildings used as museums presents unique challenges, as it must balance the preservation of cultural heritage with achieving comfortable indoor conditions for visitors and staff. These objectives often conflict, req...
It has been proposed that we are entering the age of postmortalism, where digital immortality is a credible option. The desire to overcome death has occupied humanity for centuries, and even though biological immortality is still impossible, recent t...
The Specola Museum is housed on the premises of the old Palermo Observatory, founded in 1790, and preserves most of the observatory’s cultural heritage. Environmental monitoring following the activation of air conditioning systems in 2018 revea...
Heritage has increasingly emerged as a pivotal medium for driving and adapting to change, and as an integral component of innovation ecosystems. In the ongoing participatory turn in governance, the management of collective heritage resources reflects...
Adaptive reuse is a widely employed strategy for heritage conservation and management, especially within the context of heritage tourism. However, its application to religious architecture presents unique challenges that have not been thoroughly expl...
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