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Climate-Resilient Preservation and Tourism Strategies for Limestone Cultural Heritage Sites

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Imagine trying to protect ancient stone carvings from acid rain and extreme weather that hasn't happened yet. This work uses future weather forecasts to figure out which stones are most at risk and how to fix them before they crumble. It's like giving a historical site a health insurance plan based on 2100 weather predictions.

By the numbers
8
Countries involved
2
High resolution climate scenarios
3
Summer academies for education
7
Total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Cultural heritage sites face irreversible decay due to climate change and pollution, while authorities lack the economic data and specific technical guidelines to prioritize interventions.

The solution

What was built

Preservation Guidelines based on climate scenarios and a set of digitization methodologies comparing basic and high-end techniques.

Audience

Who needs this

Stone conservation companiesCultural tourism agenciesMunicipal heritage departments3D scanning and digitization firms
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Tourism & Hospitality
SME
Target: Cultural Tour Operator

If you are a tour operator dealing with declining visitor interest in static sites — this project developed virtual tours and storytelling tools that turn old graveyards into engaging experiences. This increases the appeal of local heritage for sustainable tourism.

Construction & Materials
mid-size
Target: Specialized Stone Conservation Firm

If you are a conservation firm dealing with unpredictable material failure in limestone — this project developed Preservation Guidelines that compare traditional and new materials for cost and ecological impact. This allows for more accurate bidding and material selection for sites across 8 countries.

Digital Services
any
Target: Heritage Digitization Agency

If you are a digital agency dealing with high costs of 3D scanning — this project developed a comparison between basic and high-end digitization techniques. This helps you choose the most cost-effective recording method for large-scale stone monument ensembles.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of the preservation guidelines?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project includes economic analyses to make the guidelines cost-effective for authorities.

Can these methods be scaled to an industrial level?

The project tests outputs on demo cases in the Western Balkans and extends applicability to limestone monuments in France, Austria, Malta, and Germany, suggesting regional scalability.

How is the IP or licensing handled for the digitization techniques?

Based on available project data, there is no specific mention of licensing terms, though the project focuses on comparing techniques to simplify digital recording.

What is the timeline for the climate predictions?

The project assesses risks across three specific periods: 2021-2040, 2041-2060, and 2081-2100.

How does this integrate with existing government heritage management?

It provides Preservation Guidelines designed to facilitate the decision-making process for authorities regarding timely interventions.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 6 universities and 2 research centers across 8 countries. There are 0 industry partners and 0 SMEs, indicating that the current output is research-driven and represents a significant opportunity for commercial partners to enter as early adopters of the resulting guidelines and digital tools.

How to reach the team

Contact UNIVERZITET U SARAJEVU regarding the Preservation Guidelines

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find a commercial partner for the STECCI digitization tools.

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