From the Elaboration Process of Point Cloud to Information Systems Both for Planning and Design Management of Cultural Heritage

A novel approach to managing cultural heritage, particularly in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont (Langhe-Roero and Monferrato), demonstrates how point cloud data can be transformed into actionable information for preservation and resilience planning. The study proposes a digital framework that integrates historical building models with geographic information systems (GIS) through processes such as Scan-to-BIM-to-GIS or Scan-to-GIS-to-BIM, optimizing time and cost efficiency. By leveraging the H-BIM approach—focused on district-level management—the research highlights the critical role of data acquisition and archiving in safeguarding undefended heritage. The case study, centered on Serralunga d’Alba, offers a scalable solution for enhancing resilience against natural events and poor preservation practices, bridging gaps between geometric modeling, topological analysis, and historical documentation.

Ruffino, P. A., Bocconcino, M. M., Del Giudice, M., & Osello, A. (2019). FROM THE ELABORATION PROCESS OF POINT CLOUD TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS BOTH FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLII-2/W11, 1031–1038. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-2-w11-1031-2019