Challenges and Opportunities of The Integrated Hbim-Gis Approach For Urban Cultural Heritage Management

Managing cultural heritage, especially in urban settings, faces significant challenges. This study focuses on integrating Historical Building Information Modeling (HBIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create a more efficient heritage management system. By employing the Scan-to-HBIM method, which includes digital scanning using Terrestrial Laser Scanners (TLS) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), alongside aerial photogrammetry, this approach enriches HBIM models with detailed historical data. These models are then integrated into a 3D GIS environment, ensuring minimal loss of BIM data. This workflow was applied to the Monte Alegre neighborhood in Piracicaba, Brazil, an area notable for its 20th-century industrial architecture. The results demonstrate the integrated HBIM-GIS model's capability to provide reliable data, enhancing the conservation and management of architectural heritage. Challenges such as software interoperability were identified, emphasizing the need for advancements in this area to facilitate better heritage management.