Heritage Building Information Modelling for Implementing UNESCO Procedures: Challenges, Potentialities, and Issues

This book aims to develop and explore the value of new innovative digital content to help satisfy UNESCO's World Heritage nomination file requirements. It connects the use of Heritage BIM to the documentation methods used by UNESCO and demonstrates how it contributes to both countries with heritage sites and UNESCO as an organization. The research and practical examples seek to address the lack of a comprehensive method of submitting a nomination file and the lack of authentic engineering information in countries with extensive heritage sites.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The primary objective of this comprehensive book is to delve into and examine the immense value of creating innovative digital content to fulfill the stringent requirements of UNESCO's World Heritage nomination file. By conducting a thorough analysis of two case studies from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the book establishes a unique connection between Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) and the documentation methodologies employed by UNESCO. This insightful exploration demonstrates how HBIM contributes to both countries with heritage sites and UNESCO as an organization. The research and practical examples presented within the book aim to address the shortcomings of a comprehensive method for submitting a nomination file to UNESCO and the lack of authentic engineering information in countries with extensive heritage sites. It delves into answering critical questions such as: How can Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) be effectively utilized to enhance the maintenance, preservation, and documentation of historical buildings' updated information? How can HBIM foster innovation in providing the necessary information for UNESCO's World Heritage status assignment? What additional value can a sustainable update of HBIM data bring to such sites? How can HBIM improve the cultural significance of heritage buildings in the short, medium, and long term, while also securing a better future for historical buildings?

This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of heritage conservation, archaeology, World Heritage nomination, HBIM, digital technology and engineering, remote sensing, laser scanning, and architectural technology.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367510718