The combination of Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) with decision-making techniques is transforming the preservation of architectural heritage. HBIM, a specialized subset of Building Information Modeling (BIM), addresses the unique challenges posed by historic structures by fostering a collaborative approach to their preservation. HBIM models serve as comprehensive repositories that encompass semantic and geometric data. This abstraction of three-dimensional models into structured containers of information streamlines storage and management for efficient heritage conservation. The integration of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques with HBIM allows stakeholders to balance historical significance and sustainability in their decision-making process. This integration streamlines heritage documentation, restoration planning, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, providing a structured workflow for informed decision-making. To democratize information around built heritage, user-oriented workflows within HBIM enable various stakeholders, even those without specialized BIM knowledge, to access, query, and manipulate structured data, ensuring meaningful contributions to decision-making. By facilitating the user experience, a workflow that allows stakeholders to access and modify information in HBIM models fosters effective collaboration. This approach allows the decision-makers to interact with the model as a comprehensive database, improving access to the data. Through this structured and collaborative workflow, stakeholders can make informed decisions that balance historical significance, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity. The combination of HBIM and user-oriented workflows not only facilitates decision-making, but also ensures transparency, consistency, and efficiency in the conservation of heritage buildings.
Laura Fernández Resta, an architect with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, specializes in BIM methodology. She has contributed to architectural and construction firms in Spain and Germany. Currently a research assistant at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU), Laura integrates BIM with heritage preservation, emphasizing climate-neutral initiatives. Pursuing a Ph.D. at HCU, her focus lies in combining Heritage BIM (HBIM) with decision-making processes, engaging in advancing the field of architecture and construction.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Annette Bögle, a prominent figure in civil engineering, specializes in structural design and analysis. She earned her Ph.D. in 2004 from the University of Stuttgart and currently serves as Vice President for Research and Internationalization at HafenCity Universität Hamburg. Since 2011, she has been a professor for the Design and Analysis of Structures Professorship. Prof. Bögle is recognized for her innovative teaching at Hamburg’s universities, receiving awards for outstanding achievements. Actively involved in initiatives like BIMlab@HCU, she demonstrates dedication to advancing civil engineering and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Daniel Mondino, a professor at HafenCity University, specializes in Digital Integrated Process Management. His research emphasizes model-based sustainability analyses, interdisciplinary information management in the built environment, and a systemic understanding of digital processes. With a background in architecture from ETH Zurich, Mondino has been a freelance architect in Hamburg since 1996. He became a member of the Association of German Architects in 2006. Mondino is also the managing partner of CORE Digital Engineering GmbH, an architecture and planning firm in Hamburg, focusing on all phases of BIM. Active in national and international groups, he contributes to BIM-related standardization committees.