Bhilab - Architectural Conservation and Urban Regeneration

the built heritage innovation laboratory of itabc conducts applied research in the fields of knowledge, documentation and evaluation of archaeological and architectural heritage, regeneration and enhancement of monuments and ancient historic centres, promotion and communication of cultural assets through innovative multimedia technologies. bhilab supports and develops new approaches to the theme of cultural heritage conservation, ranging from the traditional scientific approach (actions that merely preserve), towards a complex system that has to interact with today's societies and which therefore requires holistic strategies. the laboratory is involved in both national and european industrial research projects concerning sustainable construction, with reference both to new and existing buildings, and to the management, conservation and re-functionalisation of manufacts of urban and territorial areas of particular historical-cultural value through: • development and implementation of