Professor Peter Dawson
Head of the Digital Heritage Research Group at the University of Calgary, specializing in digital mapping, terrestrial lidar and creating high-fidelity 3D models (digital twins) of heritage sites like Herschel Island.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 29min
Reviving the past and digital mapping for the future
Professor Peter Dawson leads digital heritage at the University of Calgary, and Adam Lowe heads the Factum Foundation in Madrid. They explore the urgent preservation of Herschel Island's cultural legacy amid climate change. The duo discusses creating 'digital twins' using high-tech tools like lidar to capture heritage sites in stunning detail. They also delve into the importance of recording ancient artifacts, merging digital and physical restoration, and utilizing AI to explore cultural narratives, ensuring future generations can connect with their history.
