Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7FAD 467HISTORIC BIM STUDIES3+0+03528.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable students to apply Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM) for the documentation, analysis, conservation, and management of historic buildings. The course covers laser scanning, photogrammetry, point cloud processing, parametric modeling of historic elements, and digital documentation workflows for conservation and restoration projects.
Course Content This course covers the principles of Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM), point cloud processing, laser scanning and photogrammetry, Scan-to-BIM workflows, creation of parametric BIM families, Levels of Development (LOD) and Information (LOI), digital documentation of historic buildings, BIM applications in conservation and restoration, and digital heritage management.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture notes, HBIM and Autodesk Revit tutorials, point cloud datasets, scientific publications, and digital heritage case studies prepared by the instructor.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Ece Kumkale Açıkgöz
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Temel Kaynaklar Murphy, M., McGovern, E., & Pavia, S. (2013). Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM). ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. Fai, S., & Rafeiro, J. (2014). Establishing an Appropriate Level of Detail (LoD) for Historic Building Information Modelling. ISPRS Annals. Volk, R., Stengel, J., & Schultmann, F. (2014). Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Existing Buildings. Automation in Construction. Bruno, S., De Fino, M., & Fatiguso, F. (2018). Historic Building Information Modelling: Performance Assessment for Diagnosis-Aided Information Modelling and Management. Automation in Construction. Autodesk. Autodesk Revit User Guide. Yardımcı Kaynaklar Historic England. BIM for Heritage. CIPA Heritage Documentation Guidelines. ICOMOS Documentation Standards. Leica Geosystems. Scan-to-BIM Workflow Guide. Faro Technologies. Laser Scanning Documentation. Autodesk University – Scan-to-BIM Learning Resources.
Course Notes Lecture notes, HBIM and Autodesk Revit tutorials, point cloud datasets, scientific publications, and digital heritage case studies prepared by the instructor.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 2 % 20
Assignment 1 % 10
Practice 5 % 30
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
9
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 1 8 8
Presentation 1 8 8
Mid-terms 2 8 16
Practice 5 4 20
Project 1 6 6
Final examination 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM) principles for heritage documentation.
2 Develop point-cloud-based HBIM models using laser scanning and photogrammetry data.
3  Create  and manage parametric BIM families for historic architectural elements.
4 Apply appropriate Levels of Development (LOD) and Levels of Information (LOI) in conservation and adaptive reuse projects.
5 Utilize BIM workflows for documenting, analyzing, and managing historic buildings.
6 Present digital heritage documentation according to international conservation standards.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM)
2 Point clouds, laser scanning, and photogrammetry
3 Scan-to-BIM workflow and data preparation
4 Parametric BIM families for historic buildings
5 HBIM modeling techniques
6 Level of Development (LOD), Level of Information (LOI), and data management
7 Digital documentation and model development of historic buildings
8 Midterm Jury / Midterm Review
9 Heritage analysis and damage mapping
10 HBIM applications in conservation and restoration
11 Digital heritage management and data sharing
12 Teamwork and project development
13 Model validation, quality control, and technical documentation
14 Final project development and individual critiques
15 Final jury preparation and exhibition planning
16 Final Jury and Project Presentation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 5 5 5
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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