Semantic languages and HBIM models: digitization and interoperability of data for the protection of built heritage

Authors

  • Leila Signorelli
  • Alessia Zampini

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14633/AHR440

Keywords:

Interoperability, GIS, HBIM, Bologna, IFC

Abstract

To reflect on the importance of data interoperability within the different GIS/HBIM systems with which it is possible to describe the built architectural heritage at different scales, the first part of the contribution intends to illustrate the first results of a comparative analysis of the ontological structure of the IFC and CityGML languages, especially about the information required by Carta del Rischio, to identify the criticalities present.

On the other hand, the second part of the contribution will concern the description of the workflow used for the acquisition and modeling of the different types of data related to the study area of the Baraccano district, with a focus on the possible connections with the management information systems already in use at the Municipality of Bologna and the definition of a digital support tool that favors the digitization of the work process, from the acquisition of the data to their pouring into the HBIM environment.

Author Biography

Leila Signorelli

Dipartimento di Architettura

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Published

2026-04-29

How to Cite

Signorelli, L., & Zampini, A. (2026). Semantic languages and HBIM models: digitization and interoperability of data for the protection of built heritage. ArcHistoR Architecture History Restoration - Architettura Storia Restauro, 12, 152–183. https://doi.org/10.14633/AHR440

Issue

ArcHistoR (Extra n. 12/2024): Historic Preservation Foundation Classes. Procedure e ontologie per l'interoperabilità nella tutela del patrimonio storico architettonico

Section

PARTE I - AFFRONTARE LA RICERCA. QUESTIONI DI METODO E PRIME APPLICAZIONI

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