From 3D content models to HBIM for conservation and management of built heritage

Abstract

The paper illustrates the possibility to move from a bi-dimensional geographic information system (GIS) and a 3D content model to an Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) for conservation and management of built heritage. This three dimensional solution is based on simplified parametric models, suitable for industrial elements and modern architecture, that can useful applied to heritage documentation and management of the data on conservation practices. In order to motivate the opportunity in using this 3D object modelling instruments, in the paper were investigated the different bi-dimensional and three-dimensional typologies of representation, with the aim of identifying for each of them eventual lack in data relation, sharing, comparison and interrogation. Some case studies on brick vaults elements analysis show how could be implemented a HBIM for architectonic heritage in order to collect different kind of data on historical building (dimensional, geometrical, thematic, historical and constructive information). © 2013 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.