Suitability Analysis of Water Cultural Heritage Structures in Beijing Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information Systems
As significant physical carriers of hydraulic science and technology, water cultural heritage (WCH) structures might exert positive effects on the economy, society, and environment. However, it is challenging to develop a scientific conservation plan due to the lack of comprehensive cognition and va...
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| author | Yan Li Changzheng Wang Feiyang Xue Kunpeng Zhou Chong-Chen Wang |
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| description | As significant physical carriers of hydraulic science and technology, water cultural heritage (WCH) structures might exert positive effects on the economy, society, and environment. However, it is challenging to develop a scientific conservation plan due to the lack of comprehensive cognition and value assessment criteria for the vast majority of WCH structures. In this study, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and geographic information systems (GIS) were introduced to develop a multidimensional evaluation system for WCH in Beijing based on the suitability perspective. This approach proposes a strategy covering macro, meso, and micro levels based on three aspects: heritage value, spatial distribution, and environmental resistance. The findings indicated that there are significant differences in values among the nine heritage categories, and royal gardens and rivers were suggested for greater emphasis on protection. Besides, the distribution of WCH structures is clustered, which can be categorized into four distinct agglomerative zones. Most of the heritage sites are found on built-up land with low elevation and gentle slopes, resulting in high environmental suitability. Lastly, we proposed a framework for conservation with “one centre, two wings, one area, and a multi-node” to facilitate the development of effective policies by decision-makers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2c9f16b0538840578606341651eee3a12023-11-17T10:01:51ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092023-02-0113362410.3390/buildings13030624Suitability Analysis of Water Cultural Heritage Structures in Beijing Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information SystemsYan Li0Changzheng Wang1Feiyang Xue2Kunpeng Zhou3Chong-Chen Wang4Beijing Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Building Structure and Environment Remediation, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, ChinaBeijing Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Building Structure and Environment Remediation, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, ChinaBeijing Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Building Structure and Environment Remediation, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, ChinaBeijing Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Building Structure and Environment Remediation, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, ChinaAs significant physical carriers of hydraulic science and technology, water cultural heritage (WCH) structures might exert positive effects on the economy, society, and environment. However, it is challenging to develop a scientific conservation plan due to the lack of comprehensive cognition and value assessment criteria for the vast majority of WCH structures. In this study, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and geographic information systems (GIS) were introduced to develop a multidimensional evaluation system for WCH in Beijing based on the suitability perspective. This approach proposes a strategy covering macro, meso, and micro levels based on three aspects: heritage value, spatial distribution, and environmental resistance. The findings indicated that there are significant differences in values among the nine heritage categories, and royal gardens and rivers were suggested for greater emphasis on protection. Besides, the distribution of WCH structures is clustered, which can be categorized into four distinct agglomerative zones. Most of the heritage sites are found on built-up land with low elevation and gentle slopes, resulting in high environmental suitability. Lastly, we proposed a framework for conservation with “one centre, two wings, one area, and a multi-node” to facilitate the development of effective policies by decision-makers.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/3/624water cultural heritagesuitability analysisgeographic information systemsanalytic hierarchy processminimum cumulative resistance model |
| spellingShingle | Yan Li Changzheng Wang Feiyang Xue Kunpeng Zhou Chong-Chen Wang Suitability Analysis of Water Cultural Heritage Structures in Beijing Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information Systems Buildings water cultural heritage suitability analysis geographic information systems analytic hierarchy process minimum cumulative resistance model |
| title | Suitability Analysis of Water Cultural Heritage Structures in Beijing Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information Systems |
| title_full | Suitability Analysis of Water Cultural Heritage Structures in Beijing Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information Systems |
| title_fullStr | Suitability Analysis of Water Cultural Heritage Structures in Beijing Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Suitability Analysis of Water Cultural Heritage Structures in Beijing Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information Systems |
| title_short | Suitability Analysis of Water Cultural Heritage Structures in Beijing Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information Systems |
| title_sort | suitability analysis of water cultural heritage structures in beijing based on analytic hierarchy process and geographic information systems |
| topic | water cultural heritage suitability analysis geographic information systems analytic hierarchy process minimum cumulative resistance model |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/3/624 |
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