Enhancing heritage building preservation with MCDM and HBIM: A research proposal

Abstract

Conservation and management of architectural heritage is gaining importance in the context of responsible development and environmental awareness. The integration of Heritage Building Information Management (HBIM) and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) is capable of addressing the challenges of heritage preservation decision-making. HBIM, tailored to historic structures, serves as a digital repository of geometric and semantic data of any kind related to these buildings, while MCDM provides a structured framework for decision-making, considering technical and subjective aspects. This research proposal aims to optimize heritage preservation decision-making processes by identifying possible decisions, designing user-oriented workflows, and integrating them into a cohesive framework. This approach seeks to foster collaboration, provide practical guidelines, and contribute to effective informed decision-making by all stakeholders involved in heritage management. Despite limitations, the research proposal has the potential to improve the effective integration of decision-making processes in the management of heritage structures.