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Digital Archiving of Abandoned Boiler Rooms in the Context of Urban Renewal: A Case Study of Changqing Community, Shenyang, China

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  • Lei Chen

    (Jangho Architecture College, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China)

  • Yibo Wen

    (Jangho Architecture College, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China)

  • Xueke Zhao

    (Jangho Architecture College, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China)

  • Xiaoshu Zhao

    (Jangho Architecture College, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China)

Abstract

In 2002, the reform of the heating system in Shenyang led to the abandonment of a large number of boiler rooms. However, due to their unique technological requirements, these boiler rooms possess significant potential and value for transformation and reuse. Against the backdrop of urban renewal, the renovation and utilization of these structures hold profound research and practical significance. Based on this context, this study systematically surveyed and documented existing boiler rooms in the old town of Shenyang through comprehensive census, detailed investigation, and precise mapping. In utilizing advanced tools such as CAD and RHINO for modeling and D5 for rendering and integrating building information modeling (BIM) with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems, a robust SUPERMAP database platform was established. Compared to previous approaches, the adoption of state-of-the-art UAV and 3D geographic information system (3DGIS) platforms enabled data visualization and digital archiving, providing a clear and comprehensive database for future research on this building type and laying a solid foundation for further renovation and adaptive reuse.

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  • Lei Chen & Yibo Wen & Xueke Zhao & Xiaoshu Zhao, 2025. "Digital Archiving of Abandoned Boiler Rooms in the Context of Urban Renewal: A Case Study of Changqing Community, Shenyang, China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-26, March.
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