HBIM as Support of Preventive Conservation Actions in Heritage Architecture. Experience of the Renaissance Quadrant Façade of the Cathedral of Seville

Historic Building Information Models (HBIM) emerge as a powerful tool for preventive conservation of heritage architecture, demonstrated through their application to the Renaissance Quadrant Façade of Seville Cathedral. This study validates HBIM's capacity to consolidate and visualize complex conservation data, enabling cross-cutting analysis that deepens understanding of architectural assets. The research introduces two key methodological advances: semi-automatic surface estimation for solid entity modeling and a framework for integrating surface-based information, such as current conservation status and treatment records. By digitizing preventive conservation actions performed by specialists, the model facilitates comprehensive documentation while streamlining relationships between diverse analyses—offering a scalable solution for heritage management.

Angulo-Fornos, R., & Castellano-Román, M. (2020). HBIM as Support of Preventive Conservation Actions in Heritage Architecture. Experience of the Renaissance Quadrant Façade of the Cathedral of Seville. Applied Sciences, 10(7), 2428. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10072428