Phil White

Public Works and Government Services Canada

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Phil White is a leading figure at the intersection of digital heritage, conservation science, and advanced manufacturing. His research focuses on developing and applying innovative digital workflows—including 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and robotic fabrication—to preserve and restore irreplaceable cultural heritage. White's most impactful work, "Digitally-Assisted Stone Carving on Canada's Parliament Hill" (2014, 7 citations), documents a landmark collaboration between the Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS), the Dominion Sculptor of Canada, and the Heritage Conservation Directorate. This project pioneered a method for translating high-resolution 3D scans of deteriorating ornamental stonework into precise, robot-carved replacements, effectively marrying centuries-old craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. By demonstrating that digital tools could augment, rather than replace, traditional stonemasonry, White established a new paradigm for heritage conservation. His work has directly informed the ongoing restoration of Canada's most iconic parliamentary buildings, ensuring that their intricate Gothic Revival details are faithfully recreated for future generations. White's contributions have made him a sought-after expert in the emerging field of digital heritage, bridging the gap between engineering, art history, and public memory.