Building recording is an essential components of heritage management. The primary purpose of this is to establish an accurate record of a building as the starting point for key decisions around repair and maintenance. This accurate record, typically in 3D, allows evaluation or monitoring of a structure’s condition, establishing the need for interventions to repair, conserve, restore or maintain the fabric.
The three morning talks will introduce a range of 3D recording techniques, including survey methods and the latest innovations in digital documentation such as laser scanning and photogrammetry. We will explore the benefits of different techniques and the types of outputs these forms of 3D data capture produce, which can be used for conservation and maintenance projects.
A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions and explore the Engine Shed.
In the afternoon, one of the speakers will lead a hands-on demonstration of photogrammetry techniques for recording buildings. This will take place either inside or outside the Engine Shed, depending on weather.
Please note that this is a full day event.
Learning outcomes
You will:
- be introduced to a range of digital documentation techniques suitable for the 3D survey of a traditional building or site
- understand how data derived from digital documentation can inform conservation or repair projects and enhance the understanding of a building or site, through presentation of a range of case studies
- learn how photogrammetric techniques are used to provide accurate records of a wide range of heritage materials, from small objects to large structures
Speakers
· Gordon Urquhart, Postgraduate Course Manager, Historic Environment Scotland
· Dr Lyn Wilson, Head of Research and Climate Change, Historic Environment Scotland
· Charne Janse Van Rensburg, Digital Documentation Officer, Historic Environment Scotland
· David Vacas Madrid, Senior Digital Documentation Officer, Historic Environment Scotland
Who should attend?
We encourage graduates, heritage professionals and building practitioners from all disciplines interested in developing their knowledge and practice in traditional buildings to consider attending.
We also welcome anyone responsible for a traditional building or with an interest in the broader aspects of architectural history and building conservation in Scotland.
Agenda
09:30am: Arrival tea and coffee
10:00am: Introduction and welcome
10:10am: An Introduction to Digital Documentation
10:50am: Break
11:00am: Surveying Heritage Assets
11:40pm: Heritage Photogrammetry Techniques
12:20pm: Q & A
12:30pm: Networking Lunch
1:30pm: Demonstrations of Digital Documentation Techniques
