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- ISSN: 2333-2581
- Modern Environmental Science and Engineering
Acireale Living Lab of Culture and Technology — Small Towns, Internal Areas and New Landscapes: Strategies to Protect Heritage
Abstract: Inaugurated in 2018, the Acireale Living Lab of Culture and Technology is the first experimental laboratory, in the city of Acireale, for the enhancement and protection of cultural heritage. The Living Lab was born and developed, on proposal from Ingegneriarchitettiacesi Association in partnership with the CNR-IBAM (Institute for Archaeological and Monumental Heritage) of Catania, as part of the “Participatory Budget year 2016” of the Municipality of Acireale. The laboratory aims to promote the sustainable and smart development of the territory through the enhancement of its archaeological, historical, artistic, cultural riches and landscape. Innovative technologies offer citizens and visitors a knowledge experience on the material and immaterial heritage of the city and its neighborhood. The internal spaces are equipped with touchscreen monitors, video walls and projection systems that show multimedia products. The Interior space with a strong visual impact and a projection system are designed to carry out, also, techno-scientific dissemination activities, cultural training, entertainment and free consultation. A standalone desktop application, allows the exploration of the territory thanks to a geo-localized and interactive map in which it is possible to enjoy specific contents (points of interest) enriched with images and information. Cultural events and ludic-didactic workshops were created and a communication campaign was launched with the creation of a website.
Key words: ICT, cultural heritage, Living Lab, landscape
