“It should last long without harming the environment”: Perspectives on sustainability in an environmental and historical IT-project

Abstract

This paper explores the role of sustainability into an environmental and historical IT-supported project, named Gaia Vester˚alen. The project utilises spatial AR/projection mapping technology to promote environmental and cultural awareness. We applied a qualitative research approach to explore sustainability aspects of the project. Sustainability Analysis Framework (SusAF) is a widely used approach to sustainability design that revealed issues related to projection mapping technology. The results suggest that sustainability is a multifaceted concept, and the project aims to balance different dimensions of sustainability while delivering engaging, immersive experiences to a diverse museum audience. The complexities of integrating sustainability into technologically driven initiatives are carefully balanced with goals of environmental, social, and economic responsibility. The findings suggest that the Gaia Vester˚alen project represents an aspiring attempt to integrate sustainability into a technology-driven exhibition.

“It should last long without harming the environment”: Perspectives on sustainability in an environmental and historical IT-project