Integrating HBIM and WebGIS for the Documentation, Visualization and Management of Modern Architectural Heritage Sites
Rafael Fernandes Dionizio, Vicente López-Chao
Abstract
The management of historic buildings is a challenging task due to the peculiarities and architectural characteristics of each construction element, the materials used, and the integrated assets, such as sculptures and works of high cultural value, which are part of the structure. Technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) integrated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) enhance the management of architectural heritage information by enabling the reuse, management, sharing, and visualization of semantic and geometric data. In other words, different data and information about the historic asset are integrated into a unified platform, facilitating the conservation and preservation of the built architectural heritage. This qualitative and exploratory case study focuses on advancing HBIM and GIS, addressing interoperability gaps and simplifying access to architectural heritage data for stakeholders. Approaches using both open-source and commercial solutions are analyzed to support heritage data management. The study emphasizes the creation of a web-accessible geodatabase, utilizing IFC data enriched with metadata and attribute tables. The findings highlight the feasibility of WebGIS for heritage management, showcasing both the potential and limitations of open-source and proprietary software. This approach allows for improved management and preservation of architectural heritage by providing an accessible database.