Digital Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia: An Integrated Model for Documentation and Preservation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia boasts a rich architectural heritage encompassing traditional Najdi mud houses, Islamic-era structures, and modern historical landmarks. Documenting and preserving this heritage are vital for understanding Saudi cultural identity and ensuring sustainable conservation. Thi...
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| description | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia boasts a rich architectural heritage encompassing traditional Najdi mud houses, Islamic-era structures, and modern historical landmarks. Documenting and preserving this heritage are vital for understanding Saudi cultural identity and ensuring sustainable conservation. This paper introduces an integrated model for the digital documentation and preservation of architectural heritage, leveraging technologies such as Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM), 3D laser scanning, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Case studies include Al-Balad Historic Jeddah, Diriyah’s At-Turaif District, and the mud-built structures of Al-Qassim. The model emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates high-resolution 3D documentation, heritage analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. By bridging gaps between digital tools and conservation strategies, this study contributes to the broader discourse on how digital methodologies can protect Saudi Arabia’s architectural heritage for future generations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0de4d3fa723f431aa442845b0c4a6c122025-08-20T03:34:36ZengCopernicus PublicationsThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences1682-17502194-90342025-07-01XLVIII-G-20251085109310.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-G-2025-1085-2025Digital Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia: An Integrated Model for Documentation and PreservationA. Mulush0A. Baik1Urban Heritage Department, Herutage Commission, King Faisal Road, Bujairi, Diriyah, 1371100, Saudi ArabiaGeomatics Department, Architecture and Planning Faculty, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi ArabiaThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia boasts a rich architectural heritage encompassing traditional Najdi mud houses, Islamic-era structures, and modern historical landmarks. Documenting and preserving this heritage are vital for understanding Saudi cultural identity and ensuring sustainable conservation. This paper introduces an integrated model for the digital documentation and preservation of architectural heritage, leveraging technologies such as Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM), 3D laser scanning, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Case studies include Al-Balad Historic Jeddah, Diriyah’s At-Turaif District, and the mud-built structures of Al-Qassim. The model emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates high-resolution 3D documentation, heritage analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. By bridging gaps between digital tools and conservation strategies, this study contributes to the broader discourse on how digital methodologies can protect Saudi Arabia’s architectural heritage for future generations.https://isprs-archives.copernicus.org/articles/XLVIII-G-2025/1085/2025/isprs-archives-XLVIII-G-2025-1085-2025.pdf |
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| title | Digital Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia: An Integrated Model for Documentation and Preservation |
| title_full | Digital Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia: An Integrated Model for Documentation and Preservation |
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| title_short | Digital Architectural Heritage in Saudi Arabia: An Integrated Model for Documentation and Preservation |
| title_sort | digital architectural heritage in saudi arabia an integrated model for documentation and preservation |
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