Silvia Mazzetto

Biographic Data

ID6941082
NAMESilvia Mazzetto
GIVEN NAMESSilvia
FAMILY NAMEMazzetto
SIGNATUREMAZZETTO S
AFFILIATIONSPrince Sultan University
ORCID0000-0002-4112-673X
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS2
WORKS AS AUTHOR6
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2022
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1

  • From Inventory to Safeguarding

    Open AccessSilvia Mazzetto, Nasser M Al-Subaie et al.ARTICLEHeritage2026

    Protected areas are critical to biodiversity conservation, yet their cultural values remain underexplored. The objective of this study is to identify the intangible cultural heritage of communities residing within and around the Imam Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Royal Reserve and the King Khalid Royal Reserve in Saudi Arabia. Using a cross-sectional descriptive design, the study combines a literature review, semi-structured interviews, and participator…

  • Sustainability in Heritage Tourism

    Open AccessSara Sampieri, Silvia MazzettoARTICLEHeritage2026References: 7

    This study examines the conceptualization of sustainability in heritage tourism in Saudi Arabia following the introduction of the Saudi Vision 2030 program and the country’s opening to tourism in 2019, both of which aim to diversify the economy and promote cultural heritage. A scoping review methodology based on the Arksey & O’Malley framework has been adopted; data were charted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) charting method based…

  • The Mashrabiya in Islamic Public Architecture

    Open AccessSilvia Mazzetto, Sabrina NocaARTICLEHeritage2025References: 3

    The mashrabiya is a key element that characterizes Islamic architecture, and in recent years it has been reintroduced into public building designs, partially due to its strong symbolic significance. Focusing on the application of mashrabiyas in historical public buildings, this work aims to contribute by examining the use of this architectural element in traditional Islamic public architecture. This area has received comparatively less attention …

  • Integrating Emerging Technologies with Digital Twins for Heritage Building Conservation

    Open AccessSilvia MazzettoARTICLEHeritage2024

    This review paper presents an interdisciplinary exploration of integrating emerging technologies, including digital twins (DTs), building information modeling (BIM), 3D laser scanning, machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT), in the conservation of heritage buildings. Through a comprehensive literature review spanning from 1996 to 2024, expert interviews, a bibliometric analysis, and content analysis, the study highlights a signif…

  • Fostering National Identity Through Sustainable Heritage Conservation

    Open AccessSilvia MazzettoARTICLEHeritage2024Cited by: 2References: 6

    As the Middle East experiences rapid growth due to its oil wealth, there is a pressing need to balance contemporary development with the preservation of its rich cultural heritage. This study focuses on Ushaiger Village in Saudi Arabia, an example of traditional Najid architecture that was once abandoned and has now been brought back to life through restoration. This research tracks the restoration steps, looks at how old buildings are being reus…

  • Sustainable Heritage Preservation to Improve the Tourism Offer in Saudi Arabia

    Open AccessSilvia MazzettoARTICLEUrban Planning2022

    In recent years Saudi Arabia has launched many campaigns to promote a model of global excellence to be a pioneer in future growth. As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Vision 2030, the country encourages the improvement of national quality services based on the commitment of the government to build up a prosperous country, starting with the valorisation of local traditions. In particular, the Saudi, Arab, and Islamic heritage, built …