Adaptation Analysis of Digital Technology in Information Entry of Modern Architectural Heritage Conservation in China

Ruining Hao
School of architecture and urban planning, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, Shandong, China

Abstract:

The preservation of architectural heritage, especially in the era of rapid development of technology, creates both a lot of opportunity and a problem, particularly in the areas that differ historically from other regions of the world, such as China. This paper concerns the assimilation and integration of digital technologies in the preservation of the architectural heritage of China. Its goal is to examine the trends in youth rise of smart systems utilization, pinpoint the issues that this technology adoption raises, and evaluate the successful digital tools in preserving the historical integrity and structural analysis while improving public engagement. The research is designed with a multi-methods approach that merges quantitative data collected from surveys of heritage professionals with qualitative views from discussions and case studies. It comprehensively covers the Forbidden City, Mogao Caves and Pingyao Ancient City. The research hints at a full-scale technology adoption throughout all the examined sites with great improvements in documentation accuracy and stakeholder satisfaction. On the other hand, scarcity of resources, inadequate training, and uniformity of procedures pose issues too. The study contributes to the expansion of the digital heritage conservation research field by giving empirically earned data on the plus and minuses of digital technologies in this context. In addition, it includes a strategic plan for the issue at hand, articulates overcoming the challenges, improving the training programs, and considering resource allocation, among others. The research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and opens the possible use of modern professional studies that can enrich heritage conservation practices still more. This paper will increase the chances of improving policies and practices related to virtual conservation. Thus, the sites are kept for today's and tomorrow's generations.