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Corresponding Author

Reham Ezzat Elsayad

Subject Area

Architectural Engineering

Article Type

Case Study

Abstract

The research focuses on the architectural documentation of religious buildings with architectural value and the role of this process in reviving heritage values. Every architectural detail had told us a story which is collected as the identity of the city. The fragility of these buildings and their artifacts, natural disasters, climate change, visitors' impact and lack of information usually leads to the inaccessibility of these buildings. But, due to the historical and touristic value of the religious buildings, the documentation process become necessary to benefit both visitors and researchers by availability and ease of access to information.

The traditional documentation methods are not compatible anymore with the era's needs and the rapid development in the methods of presentation and social media. Therefore, the concept of "digital documentation" using virtual reality techniques provides creativity in data conservation and offers immersive navigation and virtual reconstruction of extra details and information about the buildings.

In this paper, we will discuss the concept of using virtual reality in architectural documentation through the comparative analytical methodology supported with iconic examples which implement the experience of three-dimensional, photorealistic modeling and visualization of religious buildings to finally have a successful and effective framework to test the ability of restoring the mental image and the associated values of religious heritage buildings in Egypt.

Keywords

Architectural Documentation, Heritage Revival, Virtual Reality, Religious Buildings.

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