HBIM-HGIS for a multi-level knowledge-based approach

Abstract

Managing heritage assets at an urban scale is a complex task due to the unique characteristics of the buildings and their large scale. Technologies like Historic Building Information Modeling and Historical GIS, combined with digital scanning and 2D data, have emerged to address these challenges. While HBIM and HGIS integration facilitates the extraction and transformation of geometric and semantic information, issues such as data loss during software transfers and the need to adhere to specific standards pose significant challenges. This study focuses on the integration of HBIM and HGIS, using the Pampulha Art Museum as recognized by UNESCO, as a study object. A qualitative exploratory methodology is employed to develop the HBIM-HGIS model and present it via a web-based GIS viewer. The study explores various data integration methods, their advantages, and limitations, contributing to a deeper understanding of HBIM-HGIS integration and offering a foundation for advancing architectural heritage management.