Europe's Cultural Heritage (CH) is a rich and diverse melting pot of traditions, monuments, and communities that shape our identity, well-being, and sense of belonging. But Europe's CH is not only a testament to our past but also a foundation for our future. The urgency to protect it from natural and human-made hazards has grown in recent years due to the increasing impacts of climate-induced extreme events and armed conflicts. The ChemiNova project is a collaborative effort involving experts from various fields, including conservation science, digital technology, and cultural studies. By integrating these disciplines, we aim to create innovative solutions and develop a range of technologies to enhance the conservation, analysis, and monitoring of CH assets that are both effective and sustainable. By gathering and analyzing diverse data within a common reference frame, we address structural and chemical damages. In summary, we will facilitate the work of conservators by providing a single framework to document, digitize, classify, and share information for CH conservation, utilizing advanced interactive technologies like augmented reality and virtual collaborative spaces. In addition to technological advancements, ChemiNova also prioritizes education and training. By providing conservators with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively use new technologies, we can enhance their ability to preserve CH for future generations. Moreover, ChemiNova emphasizes the importance of community involvement. Local communities are often the first to notice changes in their environment, and their knowledge and observations are invaluable. By engaging with these communities, we can ensure that our conservation efforts are grounded in local realities and benefit from the insights of those who live and work in these areas.
Objective 1 (OB1): Develop novel and cost-effective ways for remote and on-site monitoring of CH assets.
Objective 2 (OB2): Develop advanced analysis of structural and chemical damages of CH due to human-induced threats.
Objective 3 (OB3): Integrate data of previous interventions to allow its analysing and comparison at different moments.
Objective 4 (OB4): Involving heritage practitioners and non-experts in conservation processes, while considering end-users at the centre of our tools and methods.
