A systematic mapping of BIM and digital technologies for architectural heritage

Abstract

PurposeAcross the architecture, engineering and construction industry, the application of building information modelling (BIM) as a digital technology for architectural heritage is becoming increasingly relevant. However, scholarly research on the application of BIM for architectural heritage is still in its infancy stage and the research gaps and future directions of this research area are still unclear. This paper therefore aims to fill this gap by using a systematic and robust review using a mixed-method approach to show the gaps of research for BIM and architectural heritage and point to new directions for future works.Design/methodology/approachThe study includes a quantitative scientometric analysis and mapping and a qualitative study. A total of 354 articles related to BIM and architectural heritage were analysed using a combination of quantitative and qualitative tools. The qualitative study consists of a systematic literature review supported by data collected from stakeholder and training workshops on digital technologies and BIM for heritage.FindingsFindings from this study reveal the gaps in the field of heritage and BIM research according to retrieved articles from different countries and journals. Furthermore, emerging domains for future research were identified and these included: as-built modelling and 3D reconstruction; conservation, preservation and management; documentation; maintenance and restoration; virtual technology and simulation.Originality/valueThe common research challenges were identified as an integrated outcome of the findings revealed from the scientometric mapping and qualitative review and resulted in key BIM and heritage research priority recommendations relevant to researchers within this field.

Towards digital twins for heritage buildings: A workflow proposal

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“…Papers in the sample were filtered using the terms “systematic,” “review,” “mapping,” “state of the art,” or “definition,” producing a subsample of 16 review papers on the subject of HBIM, four of them published after 2020, including one Systematic Literature Review 13 and one SML. 14 Another five review papers on the subject were found through snowballing. None of these 21 review papers discussed DTs.…”

Digital (Re)construction for Structural Analysis

“…on the product a need that has always been felt but which only today digital technologies allow to make operational In this perspective, the integrated survey placed at the origin of the shared and interoperable workflow looks at the opportunity of sharing a personalized library of 3D objects, for us the mummarella, parametrically variable not only in shape but in material and technical consistency, which can be extended if desired to any other type of archived data -to be used inductively for restoration and maintenance projects of the Solimene factory but also in other cases to digitally manage construction processes (UNI 11337:2017), i.e. the wall of amphorae with high physical mechanical functional climatic aesthetic communicative qualities (Mansuri et al, 2022).…”

BIM in the Malaysian construction industry: a scientometric review and case study

“…This approach is appropriate for this analysis because the progression of research over a certain period of time is highlighted and analyzed. It uses a quantitative outlook that visualizes and maps as well as links the research progress to evaluate the advancement of a research field using quality indexes using broad bibliographic data (Mansuri et al, 2019). With numerous scientific articles, it is vital to recognize which databases are most reputable to produce materials.…”