New opportunities for the preservation of architectural heritage in the digital environment of the metaverse
https://doi.org/10.22227/2305-5502.2025.2.10
Abstract
Introduction. In this paper, a metaverse technology is proposed, in which special attention is paid to user-oriented technological adaptation as an environment for reproducing digitised architectural monuments. The purpose of the study is to identify the main key technological segments for architectural heritage sites, depending on the type of metaverse. To achieve the purpose of the study, the following tasks were set: analysis of breakthrough and end-to-end technologies; evaluation of criteria for a key technological segment of architectural heritage objects in the metaverse environment. Consequential fundamental in relation to this study can be works which is revealing aspects of: heritage management, represented by norms, standards; descriptions of end-to-end technologies forming the metaverse; preservation of architectural heritage objects with the introduction of digitalisation technologies.
Materials and methods. In this paper general scientific methods (logical, method of analogy, systematisation), specifically scientific methods (comparative analysis of scientific sources of information conducted on the basis of digital libraries Researchgate, CyberLeninka), digital method (Internet queries, global trends) were applied.
Results. As a result of the analysis of key technological segments in the field of architectural heritage preservation in the metaverse environment, criteria were identified for assessing the potential of using this technology in the field of real estate, engineering and construction, scientifically significant objects, reconstruction of reconstructions, visits to heritage sites in the form of museum exhibits, or as objects in the field of tourism.
Conclusions. The preservation of architectural heritage objects in the form of digital models, elements of the metaverse will preserve and reproduce the memory and rich history of architecture and urban planning.
About the Author
L. I. Sadykova
RN-BashNIPIneft
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Leysan I. Sadykova — postgraduate student, leading engineer of the Department of General Plans and Highways
86 Lenin st., Republic of Bashkortostan, Ufa, 450006
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Sadykova L.I. New opportunities for the preservation of architectural heritage in the digital environment of the metaverse. Construction: Science and Education. 2025;15(2):179-191. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22227/2305-5502.2025.2.10
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