Description
Cultural significance and tolerance for change have become increasingly important considerations in managing interventions in religious buildings. However, existing studies predominantly focus on technical aspects and assessment methods with limited systematic exploration of cultural significance and tolerance for change. This study conducts a systematic literature review to examine the interplay between these two concepts in the interventions of religious buildings. A comprehensive search of the SCOPUS and Web of Science databases yielded 99 relevant publications, including 27 that address cultural significance, 10 that focus on tolerance for change and 5 that explore the relationship between them. The findings indicate that research on rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction dominates the field. Key changes to heritage attributes include alteration of use, building elements, and building. While interest in evaluating heritage values post-intervention is growing, few studies examine how these values evolve over time. Tolerance for change is often implicitly reflected in stakeholder perspectives rather than conceptualized within a systematic framework. Moreover, the relationship between cultural significance and tolerance for change remains underexplored. This review highlights critical research gaps and offers both a theoretical framework and practical reference for understanding these concepts in the context of religious building interventions.| Period | 16 Jul 2025 |
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| Event title | Livable Cities - Barcelona Conference |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Barcelona, SpainShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |