A Citizen Science Approach to Build a Knowledge Base and Cadastre on Earth Buildings in the Weinviertel Region, Austria
Clay played a decisive role as a building material in the Austrian <i>Weinviertel</i> region. Its traditional use in vernacular architecture started to disappear in the 19th century, triggered, for example, by upcoming industrial processes to produce construction materials such as burnt...
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| author | Thomas Schauppenlehner Renate Eder Kim Ressar Hubert Feiglstorfer Roland Meingast Franz Ottner |
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| description | Clay played a decisive role as a building material in the Austrian <i>Weinviertel</i> region. Its traditional use in vernacular architecture started to disappear in the 19th century, triggered, for example, by upcoming industrial processes to produce construction materials such as burnt bricks, and by making them available as mass building products in course of the time—even for vernacular purpose and at remote places. Following a debate on ecological sustainability during the last decades, the striking advantages of clay as a building material have been rediscovered. However, to support restoration activities and develop new uses, a vital and profound knowledge of properties of the local clay and its traditional local use is required. It is therefore important to increase the knowledge of this unique heritage among the local population and the scientific community. This article aims to present the development of an earth building cadastre (<i>Lehmbaukataster</i>) based on an innovative Citizen Science approach using mobile technologies for activating and integrating the local population with specific local and historical knowledge of earth architecture in the <i>Weinviertel</i>. The results show that citizens can provide essential information to develop a cadastre on earth buildings. Supported by a web application with GPS location facilities, camera, and low entry barriers, citizens can contribute to the expansion of the scientific database. The research results are a strong impetus for the development of strategies for the valorization and protection of cultural heritage. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-51f087b02190478fa9b5193ca98b09902023-12-03T13:03:05ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082021-01-014112513910.3390/heritage4010007A Citizen Science Approach to Build a Knowledge Base and Cadastre on Earth Buildings in the Weinviertel Region, AustriaThomas Schauppenlehner0Renate Eder1Kim Ressar2Hubert Feiglstorfer3Roland Meingast4Franz Ottner5Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning (BOKU, ILEN), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1180 Vienna, AustriaInstitute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning (BOKU, ILEN), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1180 Vienna, AustriaInstitute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning (BOKU, ILEN), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1180 Vienna, AustriaInstitute for Social Anthropology, Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW, ISA), 1020 Vienna, AustriaInstitute for Applied Geology (BOKU, IAG), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, AustriaInstitute for Applied Geology (BOKU, IAG), University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, AustriaClay played a decisive role as a building material in the Austrian <i>Weinviertel</i> region. Its traditional use in vernacular architecture started to disappear in the 19th century, triggered, for example, by upcoming industrial processes to produce construction materials such as burnt bricks, and by making them available as mass building products in course of the time—even for vernacular purpose and at remote places. Following a debate on ecological sustainability during the last decades, the striking advantages of clay as a building material have been rediscovered. However, to support restoration activities and develop new uses, a vital and profound knowledge of properties of the local clay and its traditional local use is required. It is therefore important to increase the knowledge of this unique heritage among the local population and the scientific community. This article aims to present the development of an earth building cadastre (<i>Lehmbaukataster</i>) based on an innovative Citizen Science approach using mobile technologies for activating and integrating the local population with specific local and historical knowledge of earth architecture in the <i>Weinviertel</i>. The results show that citizens can provide essential information to develop a cadastre on earth buildings. Supported by a web application with GPS location facilities, camera, and low entry barriers, citizens can contribute to the expansion of the scientific database. The research results are a strong impetus for the development of strategies for the valorization and protection of cultural heritage.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/4/1/7Citizen Scienceknowledge transferweb and mobile applicationsearthen architectural heritagecultural heritageclay |
| spellingShingle | Thomas Schauppenlehner Renate Eder Kim Ressar Hubert Feiglstorfer Roland Meingast Franz Ottner A Citizen Science Approach to Build a Knowledge Base and Cadastre on Earth Buildings in the Weinviertel Region, Austria Heritage Citizen Science knowledge transfer web and mobile applications earthen architectural heritage cultural heritage clay |
| title | A Citizen Science Approach to Build a Knowledge Base and Cadastre on Earth Buildings in the Weinviertel Region, Austria |
| title_full | A Citizen Science Approach to Build a Knowledge Base and Cadastre on Earth Buildings in the Weinviertel Region, Austria |
| title_fullStr | A Citizen Science Approach to Build a Knowledge Base and Cadastre on Earth Buildings in the Weinviertel Region, Austria |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Citizen Science Approach to Build a Knowledge Base and Cadastre on Earth Buildings in the Weinviertel Region, Austria |
| title_short | A Citizen Science Approach to Build a Knowledge Base and Cadastre on Earth Buildings in the Weinviertel Region, Austria |
| title_sort | citizen science approach to build a knowledge base and cadastre on earth buildings in the weinviertel region austria |
| topic | Citizen Science knowledge transfer web and mobile applications earthen architectural heritage cultural heritage clay |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/4/1/7 |
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