Methodology for preventive conservation of linear landscape in cities

Abstract

The abrupt social, political and economic changes that cities experiment, suppose furthermore a great urbanistic, esthetic and decorative change that is reflected in the linear landscape of their streets. In this investigation, a methodology of work is presented to document and represent graphically the most representative changes that part of the streets in the historic center of any city have suffered. It is developed by historical and documental study and using techniques such us digital photogrammetry and laser scanner, so that is possible to compare facades in different periods. As the result of this work, it is possible to achieve a detailed register and catalogue of the interesting preserved elements, in addiction to an exhaustive documentation that includes other have disappeared architectural elements from de same period. This methodology becomes easier a deeper knowledge derived from changes produced by the evolution and it can achieve greater awareness that allows to improve the conservation of cultural heritage.