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Living museums: creating a Built Heritage Asset Management Information System (BMIS) to assist decision making in the heritage sector Jordana C Maguire (24292610) PUREID: 671359320 Climate change conservation heritage vernacular heritage Archaeology adaptation vernacular industrial heritage risk assessment GIS geospatial climate model climate change adaptation cultural heritage landscape Archaeology built environment Architecture The conservation of Living Museums is at a critical juncture, threatened by accelerating climate change and the complex demands of maintaining authenticity. This thesis responds to these pressures by developing a novel Built Heritage Asset Management Information System (BMIS) - a digital framework and toolkit designed to transition heritage stewardship from reactive repair to proactive resilience. Using the Ulster Folk Museum as a primary case study, the research harnesses geospatial technologies, high-resolution aerial mapping, and predictive climate modelling to create a dynamic decision-support tool. By integrating environmental risk data with historical asset records, the BMIS facilitates evidence-based interventions that navigate the tension between structural preservation and adaptive reuse. This study demonstrates that bridging conservation theory with digital innovation is not merely a technical enhancement but a fundamental necessity for safeguarding built heritage against future ecological and conceptual challenges.<br><i><br>Thesis is embargoed until 31 July 2029.</i> 2026-10-01T16:16:42Z Text Thesis 10.17034/32805302.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Living_museums_creating_a_Built_Heritage_Asset_Management_Information_System_BMIS_to_assist_decision_making_in_the_heritage_sector/32805302 All Rights Reserved Open Access after 2029-07-31