An Integration Framework for Heritage Maintenance coupling HBIM towards Cognitive Digital Twin (CDT): concept and ongoing implementation at Villa d'Este, Tivoli

A novel integration framework for heritage maintenance, coupling Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) with Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring and evolving toward a Cognitive Digital Twin (CDT), demonstrates operational feasibility in complex environments like the Grotta di Diana at Villa d'Este. This approach reconciles quantitative performance objectives with occupant needs and conservation constraints through a four-phase early-stage workflow. While predictive components remain under development, the study highlights the potential of non-invasive IoT sensor networks to support informed decision-making in heritage refurbishment, bridging technological integration gaps in the AECO sector.

Rossini, F. L., Piras, G., Mollo, L., & Vendettti, E. (2026). An Integration Framework for Heritage Maintenance coupling HBIM towards Cognitive Digital Twin (CDT): concept and ongoing implementation at Villa d'Este, Tivoli (Version ECPPM 2026 conference-proceedings version). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.22680132