Digitisation of Built Heritage at Risk

Dates: 20-25 May 2025
Venue: Castle of Heiligekreuz-Gutenbrunn, Austria
Participation fee: 790€
Language: English

The baroque castle of Heiligenkreuz-Gutenbrunn (about an hour’s drive from Austria’s capital of Vienna) will be the center of buzzing activity from 20-25 May 2025, hosting the 14th installment of the CIPA Summer School.

Under the lead of the Department for the History of Architecture and Building Archaeology of the University of Technology Vienna, and in close cooperation with ICOMOS, ISPRS, CHNT ICOMOS Austria, and supported by Time Machine Organisation within the frame of the currently running Digital Europe project “3DBigDataSpace“, young scholars, emerging professionals and all who wish to broaden their horizons are invited to participate in this week-long, hands-on experience:

• Work with a High-Resolution 3D Dataset for Risk Assessment: Heiligenkreuz Castle has already been extensively documented, providing an exceptional opportunity to compare and analyse multiple data sets. Participants will learn how to use these datasets to assess deterioration, structural vulnerabilities, and potential conservation strategies.
• Hands-On Training in Heritage Documentation: Learn advanced techniques in photogrammetry, laser scanning, and data fusion while working directly on-site.
• Focus on At-Risk Heritage: Understand the challenges of preserving sites without a dedicated function and explore how digitization can contribute to their future sustainability and conservation.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Connect with professionals and researchers from surveying, architecture, history, conservation, restoration and digital humanities to explore new methods and applications for heritage documentation.
• A Unique Learning Experience in a Historic Setting: Set in one of Austria’s remarkable historic sites, this week-long program offers both practical and theoretical sessions, fostering a deep understanding of digital heritage preservation.

Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional looking to expand your skills, the CIPA Summer School 2025 is your gateway to gaining useful insights into the developments in heritage documentation and risk assessment!

Note: upon completion of the Summer School you will be awarded a certificate of attendance (equivalent of 3 ECTS credits, respectively 45 hours).

Find all relevant information here.