Cultural heritage management: towards informed decision-making based on integrated hbim-gis

The management of architectural heritage, especially in designated ensembles such as cultural landscapes, faces significant challenges due to the unique characteristics of historical constructions and their distinct construction technologies. To address these challenges, the integration of technologies such as Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has been adopted. This study aims to explore the integration of HBIM with GIS, aiming to create a web database to simplify the visualization and management of heritage assets, with a focus on the scale of Cultural Landscape.The integrative approach involves the use of conversion software and the transformation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) data into GIS. The resulting model is then incorporated into a Facilities Management web database. The Modern Ensemble of Pampulha, recognized by UNESCO, serves as a pilot case study. The integrated application of BIM data conversion in IFC format to a geodatabase (gdb) is highlighted. The results encompass investigations into the integration of HBIM-GIS in a web database, with a particular emphasis on accessibility and usability for non-specialized users. This integrative approach in the web database, based on HBIM-GIS, aims to contribute to the effective preservation and management of architectural heritage. The study presents a replicable framework that can be applied to other historical constructions, promoting simplified accessibility and utilization of the integrated model.