Integration of artificial intelligence into the restoration of architectural monuments: Methods and prospects
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Architectural Studies International Journal about Architecture
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Abstract. The study aimed to identify the potential of intelligent digital technologies in assessing the condition
of architectural heritage sites and justifying necessary interventions. Methods of systematisation, comparative and
comparative-legal analysis, and case analysis were employed. The study established that artificial intelligence in
the field of architectural heritage conservation improved professional expertise, digital documentation, condition
analysis, forecasting and support for restoration decisions. The effectiveness was determined by data quality, expert
validation, system compatibility and algorithm transparency. At the same time, key challenges remained, including
incomplete automation, the complexity of integrating digital environments, and the need for human oversight.
The global regulatory and ethical framework stipulated that the application of artificial intelligence in restoration
must be based on the principles of authenticity, human oversight, accountability, and the use of reliable data. The
study determined that Ukrainian legislation does not yet contain specific legal regulations on the use of artificial
intelligence in restoration; therefore, its application was primarily linked to documentation, standardisation of
damage assessment, data preparation and the professional training of specialists. The case studies of the Dunhuang
Mogao Grottoes, Mezgit Castle, St Peter’s Basilica, and Lausanne Cathedral demonstrated established approaches to
the use of artificial intelligence in restoration practice, as well as in the monitoring and forecasting of the condition
of heritage sites. Ukrainian practices in Lviv (Historic Centre Ensemble), Odesa (Odesa Historic Centre) and Chernihiv
(T. Shevchenko Chernihiv Regional Academic Music and Drama Theatre) represented a predominantly artificial
intelligence-ready environment for the future implementation of such solutions. Therefore, the opportunities
for the application of artificial intelligence were linked to the transition to comprehensive integrated systems for
analysis, modelling and decision support, provided that the principles of authenticity, minimal intervention, scientific
verification and mandatory human oversight were upheld. The practical significance of the possible use of results by
restorers, architects, engineers and cultural heritage authorities in restoration practice, during the documentation
and assessment of the condition of monuments, and in planning measures for their preservation
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UDC 72.025.5:004.8 DOI: 10.56318/as/1.2026.93