Essays about: "heritage conservation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 82 essays containing the words heritage conservation.

1. 1. FINDING TRACES OF THE MODERN MOVEMENT IN GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN Implementing personal value through visualisation as a conservation tool

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

   Author : Inès Vandesompele; [2024-01-30]
   Keywords : The Modern Movement; personal value; conservation; Swedish built environment;

   Abstract : The organisation Docomomo International is engaged in the documentation and conservation of the built environment related to the Modern Movement. Therefore, it was essential to discuss what this means for our modernist heritage. READ MORE

3. 2. Repurposing cultural heritage: Design proposal for the Olympic Rowing stadium in Helsinki

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Jenna Hukkinen; [2024]
   Keywords : Adaptive reuse; Architecture; Transformation; Adaptive transformation; Adaptive strategies; Cultural heritage; Architectural heritage; Cultural property; Historic preservation; Sustainable development; Building conservation; Revitalization; Economic revitalization; Value assessment; Swimming pool; Simhall; Public architecture; Bath; Arkitektur; Adaptiv transformation; Kulturarv; Historiskt bevarande; Hållbar utveckling; Byggnadsvård; Värdebedömning; Olympic games; Olympiska spelen; Functionalism; Funktionalism; Modernism; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : A network of functionalist buildings and stadiums was originally designed for the 1940 Olympic games in Helsinki. Among these structures was the Rowing Stadium, which hosted the kayaking competition in 1952 after the games were postponed due to World War II. (Malmberg et al. READ MORE

4. 3. An investigation of pea and cereal varieties for organic intercropping in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Agnes Elise Matilda Wilson; [2024]
   Keywords : Intercropping; agroecology; organic; peas; cereals; heritage grains;

   Abstract : Organic farming, intercropping and the conservation of landraces are agroecological methods of transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system, however there is a lack of data on varieties suitable for organic intercropping. Therefore, two spatially parallel field trials were conducted with 11 pea varieties intercropped with oat, and 38 varieties of cereals (wheat, oat, and barley), in sole crops. READ MORE

5. 4. Creation of a Virtual Reality Experience for the Virtual Conservation of The Flamman Theater Using Unreal Engine 4

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Fausto Zamora Arias; [2023-10-25]
   Keywords : virtual reality; Oculus Quest 2; preserving cultural heritage; Unreal Engine 4; game design and development;

   Abstract : The Flamman Theater identity was successfully digitally preserved for the cultural heritage of Gothenburg by creating a video game, while tested with pandemic restrictions. On the technical side, this project combines virtual reality, artificial intelligence and game mechanics to create an immersive atmosphere, inviting people to watch movies inside as the original theater was intended. READ MORE

6. 5. Unlock those closed doors

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

   Author : Giulia Gualandri; [2023-10-18]
   Keywords : Heritage Conservation; Communication; Public outreach; Public engagement;

   Abstract : The present work aims to investigate the current situation regarding the conservation profession and the communication to the public through outreach initiatives, especially from the point of view of the conservators. In the latest decades outreach and communication have been taking a preponderant role within the profession of conservation, causing changes in the daily tasks of conservators and new demands in terms of skills which professionals need to acquire. READ MORE