GIS-HBIM applications for the analysis and management of cultural landscapes: a case study of the historic centre of Tiradentes, Brazil

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Authors: Isabela Cristina de Assis Berg, Pablo Ariel Escudero, Vanessa Borges Brasileiro
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Abstract

[EN] The integration of Geographic Information Sys-tems (GIS) and Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) has emerged in recent years as a promising methodology for the analysis and management of cultural heritage, particularly with regard to historic sites and cultural land-scapes. This article explores the potential of com-bining these technologies to provide a more com-prehensive and relational understanding of such assets, incorporating spatial, architectural, his-torical, perceptual, and symbolic data and indica-tors. Using as a case study the cultural landscape associated with the historic centre of Tiradentes, Brazil - characterised by its rich cultural herit-age and the presence of the S & atilde;o Jos & eacute; Mountain Range, and currently subject to processes that threaten its proper conservation - the study ap-plies a methodology composed of four main stag-es: data collection; data modelling; definition and spatialisation of indicators related to local cultural identity; and cross-analysis of data within the GIS-HBIM environment, aiming to understand the interactions between territory, built heritage, in-tangible practices, and the subjective dimension of the landscape. The research findings highlight the presence of processes that undermine the in-tegrity and authenticity of both the site and the landscape, largely as a result of tourism-related activities and the lack of integrated heritage man-agement. Ultimately, the study concludes that the integration of GIS and HBIM not only enhanc-es analytical and diagnostic capacities, but also supports the development of more effective and sensitive conservation strategies that encompass both the tangible and intangible dimensions of heritage sites and landscapes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications Urban Design and Spatial Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
RiuNet (Universitat Politècnica de València)
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN