3rd International Congress on Construction History - CH2009

1. Architectural Information Modelling
in Construction History
Architectural Information Modelling in Construction History
3rd 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

2. Introduction
3D
Semantics
AIM Framework
Conclusion
Overview
1. Introduction
2. Information and 3D Modelling Software
3. Semantics for Construction History
4. AIM Framework
5. Conclusion
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AIM Framework
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Knowledge in architectural history
“Het Casino”, L. Roelandt
Ghent City Archive
“I Quattro libri d’architettura” – A. Palladio
Ghent University Library
“Le Antichità Romane” – G. Piranesi
Ghent University Library
“1st dynasty labels from Abydos” - [K. Piquette]
Berlin Museum
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4. Introduction
3D
Semantics
AIM Framework
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Influence of ICT technology?
ICT
Three-dimensional modelling
2D digital drawings, maps and plans
Digital Archiving
Virtual Heritage
computer vision and automatic
3D reconstruction techniques
3D walkthroughs,
movies, ...
…
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5. Introduction
3D
Semantics
AIM Framework
Conclusion
UGent SmartLab
http://smartlab.ugent.be/
Ir. Arch. Pieter Pauwels, Ir. Arch. Ruben Verstraeten,
Prof. Dr. Ronald De Meyer, Prof. Dr. Ir. Jan Van Campenhout
Dept. of Electronics
and Information Systems
http://www.elis.ugent.be/
Dept. of Architecture
and Urban Planning (A&S)
http://www.architecture.ugent.be/
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6. Introduction
3D
Semantics
AIM Framework
Conclusion
Overview
1. Introduction
2. Information and 3D Modelling Software
3. Semantics for Construction History
4. AIM Framework
5. Conclusion
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Semantics
AIM Framework
Conclusion
“La Société de La Concorde” - Ghent,
Belgium
Banquet hall designed by architect Louis Roelandt in Ghent for ‘La
Société de la Concorde”.
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Data Modelling
Original plans: Ghent University Library, Ghent City Archive
Software: Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2007
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Geometric Entities
The model is constituted by mere geometric entities / data, without
extra information attached.
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“Le Casino” - Ghent, Belgium
19th century botanic exhibition hall, designed by architect Louis
Roelandt.
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Information Modelling
Original plans: Ghent University Library, Ghent City Archive
Software: Autodesk Revit Architecture 2009
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Semantics
AIM Framework
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Building Information Modelling (BIM)
The semantic description / attachment of information results in a
‘building information model’.
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AIM Framework
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3D
Semantics
AIM Framework
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Information in physical documents
Semantics
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3D
Semantics
AIM Framework
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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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Semantic Description Technology
RDF, OWL, SPARQL, etc.
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Semantic Information Web – Linked Data
Extra information is accessible through shared concepts / linked
data, starting from your own information model.
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Wiki.DBpedia.org
Connect your information to the world.
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Architectural Information Model:
Andrea Palladio – Doric Column
“I Quattro libri d’architettura” – A. Palladio
Ghent University Library
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Exemplary Semantic Description
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AIM Framework
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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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24. Introduction
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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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3D
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AIM Framework
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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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AIM Framework
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