From Point Cloud to HBIM to FEA, the Case of a Vernacular Architecture

A groundbreaking application of 3D laser scanning and advanced modeling techniques on vernacular architecture within the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Algiers demonstrates significant potential for heritage preservation. The study successfully transitioned from point cloud data to detailed 3D numerical models, enabling comprehensive structural, archaeological, and thermal analyses through Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Non-Uniform Rational Basis Spline (NURBS)-based software. This approach facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration among architects, conservators, and engineers, ensuring coherent and effective interventions in high-vulnerability seismic zones. The research highlights the transformative role of digital tools in preserving cultural heritage while addressing complex structural challenges.

Zouaoui, M. A., Djebri, B., & Capsoni, A. (2020). From Point Cloud to HBIM to FEA, the Case of a Vernacular Architecture. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, 14(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1145/3418039