Η ψηφιακή χαρτογράφηση των βιομηχανικών καταλοίπων της μητροπολιτικής περιφέρειας της Αττικής μέσω του λογισμικού QGIS και της βάσης δεδομένων της ΒΙ.Δ.Α.

Μπίτα, Ελπίδα

Digital mapping of industrial remains in the Attica metropolitan region through QGIS software and the VIDA database

Master Thesis

Author

Μπίτα, Ελπίδα

Date

2025-10

Abstract

This thesis explores the manifestations of industrial heritage and industrial archaeology, presenting the key definitions, historical development, and the different levels of protection that have been implemented over the years, as well as contemporary possibilities for preservation and promotion with new technologies. It then examines examples of tools and methods applied in various case studies around the world, through the lens of industrial archaeology. In this context, the study introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Historical GIS, Building Information Models, virtual reality, digital twins, digital storytelling, and cultural routes. Emphasis is placed on the significance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as tools for interdisciplinary analysis, which enable visualization, processing, and comparison of large-scale data. In the present research, a new geospatial database is created from an earlier database of the VIDA team, aiming to enrich the existing data concerning the industrial archaeology of Attica. A further categorization is carried out to assist both the user and future visitors of the material remains, by introducing eleven new categories, such as the classification of buildings and the periods of their operation. Additionally, errors are corrected, new information is added, and new thematic maps are created, so that the data becomes clearer and more useful. The study highlights both the potential and the limitations of the existing documentation, pointing out the need for data updates, the limited number of listed buildings, and the complexity of the categories. It suggests the future development of interactive applications and cultural routes, which would enhance citizen participation, enrich the experience with multimedia (images, testimonies, 3D models), and contribute to the preservation of memory. In conclusion, the thesis underlines that the protection and promotion of industrial heritage constitutes a fundamental element of collective identity, requiring the collaboration of different scientific fields, archival institutions, and cultural organizations. Despite the challenges, the mapping and visualization of industrial remains pave the way for a deeper understanding and preservation of the country’s industrial past.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Ψηφιακός Πολιτισμός, Έξυπνες Πόλεις, IoT και Προηγμένες Ψηφιακές Τεχνολογίες

Department

Σχολή Τεχνολογιών Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών. Τμήμα Πληροφορικής

Number of pages

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/18224

Collections

Τμήμα Πληροφορικής

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