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ARCH6414-1 / Spring 2025

Digital Heritage Documentation

Heritage places are complex areas characterized by intricate spatial relations. Effective preservation, planning and management of these sites require a systematic approach to deriving, storing, structuring, analyzing and presenting spatial data. A robust heritage recording and information management system plays a vital role in ensuring a sustainable future of these sites. The course “Digital Heritage Documentation: GIS, Building Surveying and Data Management” is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of various techniques and tools for heritage recording and information management. It also focuses on transforming complex data into engaging narratives for targeted audiences through digital storytelling.

The course is structured around two core components. The first focuses on the digital documentation and information management of heritage places on site and urban scales and transforming complex data to a more accessible format via compelling narratives. This parts includes an introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS), a critical tool for storing, processing, analyzing and presenting complex spatial data. The data, collected from diverse sources such as field surveys, open data, archival materials, and literature, is further disseminated through interactive story maps.

The second core focuses into the documentation and management of heritage places at the site and building scales. This part covers various building surveying and recording techniques, including photogrammetry, 3D laser scanning with LiDAR and conventional techniques.

Other Semesters & Sections
Course Semester Title Student Work Instructor Syllabus Requirements & Sequence Location & Time Session & Points Call No.
ARCH6414‑1 Spring 2026
Digital Heritage Documentation
Bilge Kose
301 Fayerweather, Preservation Technology Lab (655 Schermerhorn)
W 5 PM - 7 PM
Full Semester
3 Points
14162
A6414‑1 Spring 2024
Digital Heritage Documentation
HP_KOSE_LILYGARCIA_SPRING2024_Iconic Structures of the PCT.GIF
HP_KOSE_HUANYUKUANG_SPRING2024_AveryHall.GIF
HP_KOSE_CONRADELLIOTGRIMMER_SPRING2024_Lost Hong Kong.GIF
Bilge Kose
Preservation Technology LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
W 5 PM - 7 PM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
11321
A6414‑1 Spring 2023
Digital Heritage Documentation
Bilge Kose
CONSERVATION LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
W 5 PM - 7 PM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
11508
ARCH6414‑1 Spring 2022
Digital Heritage Documentation
Hp kose shivanirajwade sp22 01 storymap
Hp kose mimirookvaughan sp22 01 storymap
Hp kose meghanvondensteinen sp22 01 storymap
Bilge Kose
CONSERVATION LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
W 4 PM - 6 PM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
14367
A6414‑1 Spring 2021
Digital Heritage Documentation
Hp kose class sp21 01
Bilge Kose
CONSERVATION LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
W 5 PM - 7 PM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
12462
A6414‑1 Spring 2020
Digital Heritage Documentation
Bilge Kose
CONSERVATION LAB - 655 SCHERMERHORN
W 5 PM - 7 PM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
11474
A6414‑1 Spring 2019
Digital Heritage Documentation: GIS, Building Surveying & Data Management
Bilge Kose
301 FAYERWAETHER
M 9 AM - 11 AM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
25942
A6414‑1 Spring 2017
GIS for Preservation
Jennifer Most Syllabus

Elective, HP Students Only

202 Fayerweather
W 6 PM - 8 PM
Full Semester
3 Points
78496
A6414‑1 Spring 2016
GIS FOR PRESERVATION
Jennifer Most

ELECTIVE

202 FAYERWEATHER
W 6 PM - 8 PM
FULL SEMESTER
3 Points
77032
A6414‑1 Fall 2014
GIS FOR PRESERVATION
Jennifer Most
202 Fayerweather
T 06:00P-08:00PFAY FAYERWEATHER202
001
3 Points
83441