Review of UNESCO’s World Heritage Nomination Files (WHNF), Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM)

Historic Jeddah, 'Gate to Makkah,' demonstrates how Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Heritage BIM (HBIM) can enhance UNESCO World Heritage nominations by improving documentation and project management. The study highlights the importance of meeting UNESCO's criteria for Outstanding Universal Value, which includes cultural significance and conservation challenges. By analyzing Jeddah’s nomination file, the research underscores BIM’s potential to streamline heritage preservation efforts, benefiting stakeholders such as architects, engineers, and site managers. This approach supports UNESCO’s mission by ensuring accurate, sustainable, and culturally sensitive conservation practices.

Baik, A. (2020). Review of UNESCO’s World Heritage Nomination Files (WHNF), Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM). Heritage Building Information Modelling for Implementing UNESCO Procedures, 12–54. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003036548-2