Towards a Digital Twin for Heritage Interpretation - from HBIM to AR visualization

Researchers successfully developed an augmented reality (AR) application for the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, demonstrating the feasibility of using Historic-BIM and digital twin technologies to enhance heritage interpretation. The study showcases a workflow that integrates data-driven Building Information Modeling (BIM) with interactive virtual environments, enabling more effective preventive maintenance, heritage management, and public dissemination. By creating a digital twin of Oscar Niemeyer’s 1940s architectural marvel, the team bridged the gap between real and virtual environments, offering a novel approach to preserving and interpreting historic assets.

Dezen-Kempter, E., Mezencio, D. L., Miranda, E. D. M., De Sa, D. P., & Dias, U. (2020). Towards a Digital Twin for Heritage Interpretation - from HBIM to AR visualization. Proceedings of the 25th Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA) [Volume 2]. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2020.2.183