Historic Building Information Modelling (Hbim): A Review

Abstract

Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) is a novel technology that can be used to manage heritage and historical buildings. As capturing and modelling the heritage environment is often challenging and time consuming, this new method is an emerging solution to overcome such problems. Although HBIM is a promising innovation, the research into this technology is still inadequate, particularly in Malaysia. In an attempt to expand this field, the paper aims to discuss the workflow, the benefits and future research directions for HBIM. Through extensive literature reviews, the first part will discuss the process of HBIM; while the second part will highlight the recent developments of HBIM to provide an insight on the application and its advantages. From the study, the workflow can be categorized into three major steps; Data Acquisition, Data processing and 3D modelling. In addition, twelve (12) case studies of BIM applications in the area of cultural heritage were reported. It can be concluded that the incorporation of BIM with historical built environments led to the development of Building Performance Analysis, Structural Analysis, Facility Management, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Fire Safety Design for existing buildings. Findings intend to expand the information and bring forward the potentials of BIM in documenting cultural heritage buildings in Malaysia.