Knowledge management: ontologies and practical tools for the preservation of cultural heritage

Authors

  • Alessandra Pili Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di Architettura, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni e Ambiente Costruito

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14633/AHR444

Keywords:

Ontologies, Interoperability, Conservation Process, Knowledge management, Conservation Plan

Abstract

The digitalization process started in Italy has given a further boost to the already active scientific research about the use of information tools for the cultural heritage sector. Among the innovations launched, one provides the mandatory use of BIM for the public procurement sector, finding further confirmation and definition in the latest version of the Public Contracts Code. Similarly, the approach according to preventive and planned conservation is confirmed within the same regulatory text.

Information modeling in the new construction sector has reached very high levels. While, for the cultural heritage sector, scientific research has revealed that the use of such tools is not adequate for managing the complexity that characterizes historical buildings.

The crucial issue is the recognition of the need to have multiple interoperable models to manage the information complexity that characterizes cultural heritage. The definition of specific ontologies for cultural heritage is the basis of interoperability.

The contribution illustrates a method of defining ontologies to describe the conservation process activities; furthermore, it develops an operational tool capable of managing such data and information using free and open-source software.

 

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Published

2026-04-29

How to Cite

Pili, A. (2026). Knowledge management: ontologies and practical tools for the preservation of cultural heritage. ArcHistoR Architecture History Restoration - Architettura Storia Restauro, 12, 262–279. https://doi.org/10.14633/AHR444

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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