Parametric and Visual Programming BIM Applied to Museums, Linking Container and Content

Abstract

In recent years we have been experiencing an ever-increasing number of Building Modeling Modeling (BIM) and Visual Programming Language (VPL) approaches in the architectural design field. These experiments have inspired new research strictly focused on exploring values, criticalities, and the advantages of applying these combined methodologies in the Cultural Heritage domain. This integrated approach has emphasized the benefits derived from HBIM. The next step is to critically evaluate the application of BIM and VPL processes used in the management and valorisation of museum heritage, pursuing both parametric and algorithmic approaches. The research group worked on building a model that shared the BIM hierarchical structure and the flexibility of the VPL methodologies. Semi-automatic procedures were developed within a rigorous BIM workflow, with the help of Autodesk and McNeel tools, to show and manage complex museum management phenomena. These procedures aimed to respond to three different objectives. First, the need to associate information from the Facility Report to the individual BIM components to predict and monitor the conditions in which museum collections are found. Second, the intention to measure the attractiveness of the artifacts within the exhibition project and the design effects for a correct prefiguration of visitor flows. Third, the elements involved included the exhibition area obtained from an HBIM model (converted into a visual field through interoperable processes), the digitized collections (the attractive elements), the users and, finally, the numerical evaluation of the visibility of specific objects within collections by simulating the human point of view. Once automated, the devised procedures can be considered a prototype to support curators in controlling and improving the efficiency of the exhibition layout.

The Application of Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) to Cultural Heritage: A Review

“…The proprietary nature of BIM software is another barrier to interoperability [135]. Visual Programming Language (VPL), a user-friendly programming technique, has been suggested to overcome this [61,113,[136][137][138]. Ref.…”

Hbim Modelling for the Architectural Valorisation via a Maintenance Digital Eco-System

“…First, within the framework of the so-called Scan-to-BIM approach, the survey and modelling efforts must be proportioned according to the project requirements. As the Level of Development (LOD) grows, there is a progressive increase in information and geometric content; conversely, the degree of parametrisation is progressively reduced to comply with the accurate representation of the asset state of preservation (Brusaporci et al, 2018;Lo Turco et al, 2022). The HBIM methodology is renowned for its multiple uses, among which it is worth mentioning the as-built modelling aimed at providing a support tool for restoration and refurbishment purposes (Sun et al, 2019;Tommasi et al, 2016).…”

“…Furthermore, the performance of analysis of degradation using a BIM design approach with the help of ad hoc parameters populated with materials, suppliers, operating and structural and energy analysis data presents a vital tool for facility management (Barba et al, 2020) and for risk management and structural health monitoring applications (Alirezaei et al, 2022;Barazzetti et al, 2016). Moreover, design optimisation, such as exhibition path and museum visiting flows estimation (Ferretti et al, 2022;Lo Turco et al, 2022), and building performance and life cycle cost assessment (Matos et al, 2020), also envisage the development of dedicated Visual Programming Language (VPL) scripts.…”

“…Consequently, a series of criteria have been implemented concerning the definition of the individual smart elements comprising the project. Namely, the suitability of fully parametric elements for their potential reuse, rather than local models without parameters, should be defined on a case-by-case basis while also specifying additional descriptors according to the required level of detail (Lo Turco et al, 2022).…”

Scan to Hbim for Complex Reflective Metal Artefacts. 3d Digitisation and Restoration

“…In recent years, an increasing number of Building Information Modeling declinations, first HeritageBIM, MuseumBIM (Ferretti et al, 2022, Lo Turco et al, 2022, ArchaeoBIM (Gaiani et al, 2021), integrated with VPL_Visual Programming Language, have been developed in engineering, architecture and design fields, promoting new applied research activities aimed at digitizing contents (artworks) and containers (architectures) in order to preserve, enhance and disseminate CH. According to HBIM approach, one of the recent goals is to structure workflow aimed at sustainable and performing information models, adopting the most suitable digital methodology for each specific case study: global vs local model, parametric vs non-parametric approach, geometric modeling vs information modeling (LoTurco et al 2022), according to the difference and complementarity between automatic (passive) modelling and aided (active) modelling.…”