Digital Preservation of Zhujiayu Village’s Cultural Landscape: A New Approach to Sustainable Development

Authors

  • Wang Tongyun Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
  • Izham Ghani Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
  • Norhafizah Abdul Rahman Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
  • Suriati Ahmad Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
  • Zhou Shiwan Jiangxi University of Software Professional Technology, Nanchang, 330000 Jiangxi Province, China
  • Hairunkamal Wahid SKA Landscape Architects, 11-2F, Jalan Boling Padang G 13/G, Seksyen 13 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.1560

Keywords:

Digital Preservation, Cultural Landscape, Sustainable Development, Zhujiayu Village, Heritage Conservation

Abstract

This paper examines Zhujiayu Village in China, focusing on its distinctive natural environment, traditional architecture, and intangible cultural heritage. By integrating digital preservation with sustainable development, the study aims to safeguard and perpetuate the unique cultural landscape of Zhujiayu Village. At the core of this study is the application of digital technology in the conservation of cultural landscapes by employing technologies such as 3D scanning, geographic information systems (GIS), and virtual reality (VR) to create a comprehensive digital archive of the village's traditional architecture, cultural landscapes, and intangible heritage. Through the creation of digital archives, a detailed record will be provided for the restoration projects of future buildings while raising public awareness of the protection of buildings and intangible cultural heritage. Through the construction of digital scenes, virtual tourism is promoted so that more people can understand the culture of Zhujiayu Village and reduce the wear and tear of intangible cultural heritage. The study also explores the challenges and opportunities of digital protection technologies, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts between government agencies, local communities, and tourism management organisations. In conclusion, the Zhujiayu Village Cultural Landscape digital conservation study model not only provides a pioneering approach to heritage conservation but also provides valuable insights and a framework that can be adapted and applied to other similar rural cultural heritage conservation in China, marking an important step towards the sustainable development of heritage conservation.

Author Biographies

Wang Tongyun, Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

Wang Tongyun, is currently a Ph.D. candidate at UiTM in Malaysia, specialising in Built Environment. She has published several papers, including those indexed by Web of Science (WoS), and has authored selected monographs. During her tenure at the School of Fine Arts and Design, Heze University, China, she served as the Head and faculty member of the Environmental Design programme. She has led and participated over 10 research projects and was in charge of the top-tier course Rural Landscape Design. Wang has designed and supervised over 50 rural landscape and interior design projects. She can be reached at wangty986@gmail.com.

Izham Ghani, Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

Izham Ghani, PhD is a Senior Lecturer at the Programme of Landscape Architecture, College of Built Environment, UiTM Perak Branch. He earned a PhD from Multimedia University Malaysia, specialising in architectural virtual reality. His research focuses on the intersection of virtual reality and architecture, exploring how technology can create immersive, interactive spaces that enhance the human experience. He is currently a Professional Technologist, awarded by the Malaysian Board of Technologists and a regular reviewer for several local and internationally indexed journals, including the Journal of Virtual Reality, published by Springer. He can be reached through his email at izham025@uitm.edu.my.

Norhafizah Abdul Rahman, Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

Norhafizah Abdul Rahman, PhD is an Associate Professor at the Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, UiTM Perak Branch. She obtained PhD in Architecture (Social Science) from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on urban design, specifically urban innovations and initiatives, user-friendly urban environments, urban street design and environment-behaviour study. She has participated in several urban design consultation projects in Malaysia and currently serves as the Head at the Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology at UiTM Perak Branch. She can be reached through her email at norha776@uitm.edu.my.

Suriati Ahmad, Department of Built Environment Studies and Technology, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

Suriati Ahmad, PhD is a Senior Lecturer at the Programme of Landscape Architecture and has served at UiTM Perak Branch for more than 15 years. She obtained her PhD in Architecture from the School of Architecture and Built Environment, Deakin University, Australia. She has been active as a researcher for the Centre for Knowledge & Understanding of Tropical Architecture & Interior (KUTAI), UiTM Perak Branch and was appointed Head Researcher for Cultural Landscape Cluster in 2022. Her main research interests involve cultural landscape study, industrial and mining landscapes, heritage conservation, and traditional Malay landscapes. She can be reached through her email at suria564@uitm.edu.my.

Zhou Shiwan, Jiangxi University of Software Professional Technology, Nanchang, 330000 Jiangxi Province, China

Zhou Shiwan, is a lecturer at Jiangxi University of Software Professional Technology in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. She holds a Senior Interior Designer Certificate, an Intermediate Engineer Certificate, and an Intermediate Landscape Designer Certificate. Her main research activities are in designing and protecting cultural heritage tourism. She has conducted research projects in these areas, such as provincial-level science and technology projects, provincial-level humanities and social sciences projects, and aesthetic education teaching research projects. She can be reached through her email at 649792703@qq.com .

Hairunkamal Wahid, SKA Landscape Architects, 11-2F, Jalan Boling Padang G 13/G, Seksyen 13 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Hairunkamal Wahid, LAr. is a registered professional landscape architect with the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM). He is currently the Associate Director of SKA Landscape Architects consultation firm with over 20 years of experience in landscape architectural practices specialising in Ecological Planning and Design, Land Restoration and Reclamation, Park and Recreational Planning Design, and Urban Planning and Design. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture (UTM) and a Diploma in Landscape Design (UiTM). He can be reached at his email address at hairunkamal@gmail.com.

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05-10-2024

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Tongyun, W., Ghani, I. ., Abdul Rahman, N., Ahmad, S., Shiwan, Z., & Wahid, H. . (2024). Digital Preservation of Zhujiayu Village’s Cultural Landscape: A New Approach to Sustainable Development. Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.1560

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