Documenting Historic Buildings
The Center for Painted Wall Preservation & Haley Ward, Inc.
TUESDAY, November 18 AT 12pm VIA ZOOM
Margaret Gaertner of the Center for Painted Wall Preservation and Norm Akin of Haley Ward will explore the evolving role of digital tools in preserving historic buildings, with a focus on the integration of high-resolution documentation, laser scanning, and 3D modeling and photography. Drawing on recent projects, case studies, and fieldwork, they will each demonstrate how these technologies are being used to record fragile architectural features like painted walls and historic finishes, to inform planning, improve maintenance strategies, and expand public engagement through virtual access. Their presentations will offer valuable insights into how digital documentation is becoming an indispensable part of preservation practice in Maine and beyond.