Heritage&HistoricBuildingBIM
TransformHistoricStructuresintoIntelligent,Data-RichHBIMModels.
Historic buildings carry the weight of centuries in every stone, vault, and ornament—but their original plans rarely reflect reality with sufficient precision for restoration. Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) applies BIM methodology to conservation architecture, capturing every irregularity and unique element through non-invasive 3D laser scanning. From ashlar walls to cross vaults, our HBIM models deliver the technical documentation that architects, heritage organizations, and conservation technicians need to work safely and confidently.
Up to 70% faster documentation with survey-grade millimeter accuracy.
We use highly precise terrestrial laser scanning equipment such as Leica RTC360 and BLK360 to create models of free-form shapes, traditional construction materials, and decorative detailing using our state-of-the-art Scan-to-BIM solutions. Our deliverables come in LOD 200 to LOD 500 levels of detail in Revit, IFC, and DWG formats.
Millimeter Precision
Precise survey capture of complex shapes.
Contactless Scanning
No physical contact with heritage sites.
Heritage Terminology
Standards of conservation modeling.
LOD 100 to 500
Flexibility in detail from start to finish.
DirectConversions:FromPointCloudstoHBIMModels
The process starts off with an intensive laser scan to acquire all geometrical details of your historical structure, from inside and outside. Our survey-grade scanning equipment scans everything in detail without touching it in any way whatsoever.
We then process the point cloud data through semi-automated reconstruction workflows, extracting modeling information from component characteristics and constructing parametric families for complex elements. The final HBIM model reflects what truly exists—not standardized approximations.
HBIM Model (Revit)
Point Cloud (Scan Data)IntelligentAs-BuiltModelingofComplexCulturalHeritageSites
In contrast to the regular BIM approach, which operates with standardized building elements, HBIM provides the ability to describe each element as it is: the wall with its defects, the vault with its free geometry, the unique ornaments. This approach allows condition assessment, material data, and conservation terms to be incorporated into the model itself.
Our solution, the HBIM Model Federation that combines the architectural, structural, and conservation models on one platform, is introduced by us to enable efficient collaboration among architects, archaeologists, contractors, and others involved in protecting cultural heritage sites. Your project will be carried out smoothly, from approval to intervention.
BenefitsofHeritageBIMModelingServices
Preserve Cultural Heritage
Digitally archive historic buildings for future generations.
Minimize Restoration Mistakes
Remove uncertainties through accurate documentation.
Faster Project Implementation
Accelerate surveying from weeks to days.
Cost Optimization
Decrease modeling cost by as much as 70% compared to conventional methods.
Authority-Ready Documentation
Meet heritage administration requirements with confidence.
Long-Term Digital Archive
Create a permanent baseline for future interventions.
ScanDataFormatsWeAccept
We work with all major point cloud formats from leading scanners. Send us your data—we'll handle the rest.
| FORMAT | SOURCE | COMPATIBLE SCANNERS | ACCEPTED? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E57 | Universal vendor-neutral format | Leica, Faro, Trimble, Z+F | Yes |
| RCP/RCS | Autodesk ReCap native format | Leica, Faro, Trimble, BLK | Yes |
| LAS/LAZ | LiDAR data exchange standard | Aerial, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR | Yes |
| PTX | Leica proprietary format | Leica ScanStation, RTC360 | Yes |
| XYZ | Generic ASCII point cloud | All scanners (exportable) | Yes |
| PTS | Generic point cloud format | Leica, Faro, Trimble | Yes |
| FLS | Faro native format | Faro Focus, Faro scanners | Yes |
HeritageSectorsWeServe
We deliver HBIM solutions across the full spectrum of heritage and conservation projects—from medieval cathedrals to 20th-century landmarks.
01. Religious & Monastic Heritage
Cathedrals, abbeys, and monastic complexes requiring preservation documentation.
02. Industrial & Manufacturing Heritage
Factories, mills, and industrial sites with historical significance.
03. Historic Residential & Estates
Historic homes, manors, and estate buildings in need of adaptive reuse planning.
04. Public & Civic Heritage
Town halls, courthouses, and civic buildings with protected status.
05. Archaeological Sites & Monuments
Antiquities, sites, and archaeological objects that need digital preservation.
06. Cultural & Museum Institutions
Museums, galleries, and cultural institutions overseeing heritage collections.
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