Exploring Photogrammetry for Documentation and Conservation

Abstract

Photogrammetry, the process of producing detailed 3D models using photographs, is an indispensable tool in heritage conservation and construction due to its capacity for documentation. It can benefit professionals across various fields of design and computation to efficiently generate digital renditions that can be used for documentation, dissemination, education and entertainment. This paper describes a feasible and cost-effective workflow for creating and processing high-quality photogrammetry-based models and a series of workshops that introduce architecture students and researchers to it. The proposed framework strives to document objects and spatial elements by streamlining the terrestrial photogrammetry process in the face of modern challenges, focusing on the necessity of model optimisation for the longevity of documentation. In this spirit, the workshop seeks to empower participants to actively engage in the preservation of cultural heritage.