Project code: J7-4641
Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Sonja Ifko
Participating researchers at UP FHŠ: Assist. Prof. Neža Čebron Lipovec, Assist. Prof. Katarina Šmid, Prof. Irena Lazar, Assist. Tim Mavrič
Source of funding: The Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS)
Research Area (ARRS): Architecture
Project promoter: Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana
Duration of the project: 01.10.2022–30.09.2025
Webpage: https://itd.fa.uni-lj.si/en/hei-transform/
Description:
The transdisciplinary research project HEI-TRANSFORM (Heritage for Inclusive Sustainable Transformation) researches the field of immobile cultural heritage and develops approaches for the sustainable reuse of abandoned and degraded heritage objects and areas. Based on research, examples of good practice and several study cases from local environments a new approach will be developed to allow local communities, investors and researchers to better manage the heritage which has lacked an appropriate function until now. The preservation of the built environment directly supports the circular economy, the resilience of society, is at the core of cultural tourism. It has the potential for providing the space for various cultural and creative industries, all of which directly and indirectly bring a wide range of new jobs. All this is addressed by the HEI-TRANSFORM project, which is developed on the basis of the Conservation 3.0 paradigm: adapted re-use. And then we are adding the concept of Conservation 4.0: a system of quantifying all values, including those that are usually considered unmeasurable but have a significant impact on improving the quality of life of all involved. It is designed to bring all stakeholders together in a process of coordination to develop compromise solutions. That is why we are developing the MCDA multi-criteria analysis system into a tool, that will enable participatory decision-making and the protection of heritage values in different settings.
Connected activities:
Conference of the research project HEI-Transform, 04.04.2023
The HEI-Transform research project is a key action step towards the strategic use of the immovable cultural heritage values, which can serve as the basis for the preparation of future guidelines and concrete measures for revitalization. On April 4, the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana hosted the introductory conference of the research project “Heritage for Inclusive Sustainable Transformation”, where the advantages of immovable cultural heritage for the sustainable transformation of Slovenia and strategies in the field of cultural heritage preservation were presented.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Neža Čebron Lipovec actively participated in the conference as a representative of UP FHŠ and The UNESCO Chair in Interpretation and Education for Enhancing Integrated Heritage Approaches, presenting a “Values-led” approach in a field of cultural heritage. Several researchers from our faculty have participated in this project: Assist. Tim Mavrič, Assist. Prof. Dr. Katarina Šmid, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katja Hrobat Virloget, Prof. Dr. Irena Lazar and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Petra Kavrečič.
Webinar ‘Ethnographic Knowledge in Reshaping Historic and Contemporary Urban Spaces, 08.05.2024
The webinar focused on different ways of using ethnography in urban development, with a particular focus on historic spaces or spaces identified with heritage values. This webinar raised questions of community involvement in the urban planning processes from the perspective of sensory ethnography.
Participatory methods have a long history in community planning activities. However, sustainable and practical solutions are still being sought for the effective use of participatory planning processes. The challenges of protected historic sites, both historic cores and single buildings, need special attention. Recent research points out that issues of place-attachment play a central role in understanding these processes Ethnographic methods, both established and newer ones, such as sensory ethnographic work, offer a wide range of possibilities for this task. This webinar aims to exchange experiences and raise the debate on translating ethnographic research results in urban planning and design.
The webinar was jointly organized by the University of Turku and the University of Primorska by Assist. Prof. Dr. Neža Čebron Lipovec (UP FHŠ and The UNESCO Chair in Interpretation and Education for Enhancing Integrated Heritage Approaches) and Assoc. Dr. Maija Maki (University of Turku). Moreover, Assist. Prof. Dr. Sandi Abram (F