Integrating HBIM and Information Ontologies for Enhanced Management of Layered Archaeological Sites

De Lian Cui C., Cursi S., Fioravanti A., Simeone D., Currà E.

Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM), Ontologies, Archaeological sites, Semantic enrichment, Digital Heritage Management 

Accurate representation of industrial archaeological sites presents signif icant challenges due to the complexity of their historical layers and configura tions. Traditional documentation techniques such as photogrammetry and laser scan ning provide detailed geometric data but often lack the necessary semantic depth, limiting the interpretative capabilities required for effective site management, reuse and valorization activities. This paper introduces an advanced workflow that inte grates Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) with information ontolo gies, enabling the import and synchronization of semantically enriched data within a knowledge-based system. The methodological approach employs Dynamo Visual Programming Language (VPL) scripts with customized Python nodes to bridge the gap between physical data capture and meaningful information interpretation. The workflow comprises four main stages: (1) Extracting and creating parameters using structured ontologies to define Representation Templates; (2) Populating proper ties in the HBIM model; (3) Exporting to RDF enriching the knowledge base; (4) Updating the HBIM from the knowledge base. The application to the Sanctuary of Hercules and former Segrè Papermill in Tivoli demonstrates how this approach deepens the understanding of the site, thereby enhancing conservation practices

Source: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, pp. 189-199

Publisher: Springer

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