Architectural Information Modelling in Construction History

Architectural Information Modelling in Construction History

Architectural Information Modelling in Construction History3rd International Congress on Construction History. May 20th – 24th, 2009. Cottbus, Germany.

ir. arch. Pieter Pauwels, ir. arch. Ruben Verstraeten, prof. dr. Ronald De Meyer, prof. dr. ir. Jan Van Campenhout

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Overview

1. Introduction

2. Information and 3D Modelling Software

3. Semantics for Construction History

4. AIM Framework

5. Conclusion

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“I Quattro libri d’architettura” – A. PalladioGhent University Library

“Het Casino”, L. RoelandtGhent City Archive

“1st dynasty labels from Abydos” - [K. Piquette]Berlin Museum

“Le Antichità Romane” – G. PiranesiGhent University Library

Knowledge in architectural history

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ICTDigital Archiving Virtual Heritage

Three-dimensional modelling 2D digital drawings, maps and plans

computer vision and automatic3D reconstruction techniques

3D walkthroughs, movies, ...

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Influence of ICT technology?

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UGent SmartLabhttp://smartlab.ugent.be/

Ir. Arch. Pieter Pauwels, Ir. Arch. Ruben Verstraeten, Prof. Dr. Ronald De Meyer, Prof. Dr. Ir. Jan Van Campenhout

Dept. of Electronicsand Information Systemshttp://www.elis.ugent.be/

Dept. of Architectureand Urban Planning (A&S)

http://www.architecture.ugent.be/

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“La Société de La Concorde” - Ghent, BelgiumBanquet hall designed by architect Louis Roelandt in Ghent for ‘La Société de la Concorde”.

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Data ModellingOriginal plans: Ghent University Library, Ghent City Archive

Software: Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2007

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Geometric EntitiesThe model is constituted by mere geometric entities / data, without extra information attached.

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“Le Casino” - Ghent, Belgium19th century botanic exhibition hall, designed by architect Louis Roelandt.

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Information ModellingOriginal plans: Ghent University Library, Ghent City Archive

Software: Autodesk Revit Architecture 2009

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Building Information Modelling (BIM)The semantic description / attachment of information results in a ‘building information model’.

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Semantics

Information in physical documents

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1. Introduction

2. Information and 3D Modelling Software

3. Semantics for Construction History

4. AIM Framework

5. Conclusion

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Semantic Description TechnologyRDF, OWL, SPARQL, etc.

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Semantic Information Web – Linked DataExtra information is accessible through shared concepts / linked data, starting from your own information model.

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Wiki.DBpedia.orgConnect your information to the world.

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Architectural Information Model:Andrea Palladio – Doric Column

“I Quattro libri d’architettura” – A. PalladioGhent University Library

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Column

Doric

Andrea Palladio

Column Capital

Geometric Entity

Concrete“I Quattro Libri …”

hasPart

isOfType

hasGeometryisO

fType

hasMaterial

hasDesig

ner

hasAuthor

Exemplary Semantic Description

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3. Semantics for Construction History

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5. Conclusion

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Architectural Information Modelling

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Possible usage of the architectural information

• Architectural Memory (Architectural Memory):

a global repository of general and specific knowledge concerning architecture and construction

• Virtual Simulation & Calculation (VSC):

calculation of load-bearing capacities, energy-efficiency, etc.• Virtual Reality – Visual Simulation (VRVS):

interactive visualisation tools allow optimal real-time interaction with the information

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1. Introduction

2. Information and 3D Modelling Software

3. Semantics for Construction History

4. AIM Framework

5. Conclusion

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AIM Framework