A systematic mapping of BIM and digital technologies for architectural heritage

Mansouri, L; Patel, DA; Udeaja, CE; Makore, BC; Trillo, C; Gyau, KAB; Neraaj Jha, K

Abstract

Purpose – Across the architecture, engineering and construction industry, the application of building
information modelling (BIM) as a digital technology for architectural heritage is becoming increasingly
relevant. However, scholarly research on the application of BIM for architectural heritage is still in its infancy
stage and the research gaps and future directions of this research area are still unclear. This paper therefore
aims to fill this gap by using a systematic and robust review using a mixed-method approach to show the gaps
of research for BIM and architectural heritage and point to new directions for future works.
Design/methodology/approach – The study includes a quantitative scientometric analysis and mapping
and a qualitative study. A total of 354 articles related to BIM and architectural heritage were analysed using a
combination of quantitative and qualitative tools. The qualitative study consists of a systematic literature
review supported by data collected from stakeholder and training workshops on digital technologies and BIM
for heritage.
Findings – Findings from this study reveal the gaps in the field of heritage and BIM research according to
retrieved articles from different countries and journals. Furthermore, emerging domains for future research
were identified and these included: as-built modelling and 3D reconstruction; conservation, preservation and
management; documentation; maintenance and restoration; virtual technology and simulation.
Originality/value – The common research challenges were identified as an integrated outcome of the
findings revealed from the scientometric mapping and qualitative review and resulted in key BIM and heritage
research priority recommendations relevant to researchers within this field.

Citation

Mansouri, L., Patel, D., Udeaja, C., Makore, B., Trillo, C., Gyau, K., & Neraaj Jha, K. (2021). A systematic mapping of BIM and digital technologies for architectural heritage. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-11-2020-0171

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 26, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Jun 14, 2021
• Publication Date: Jun 14, 2021
• Deposit Date: Jul 1, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 1, 2021
• Journal: Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
• Print ISSN: 2046-6099
• Publisher: Emerald
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-11-2020-0171
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-11-2020-0171
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• Additional Information: Funders : Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC);Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR);Arts and Humanities Research Council; Projects : IT INDIAN HERITAGE PLATFORM: Enhancing cultural resilience in India by applying digital technologies to the Indian tangible and intangible heritage;AH/R014183/1; Grant Number: AH/R014183/1