Work

Federated Data Modelling for Heritage Building Performance Management

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The fragmentation of knowledge across multiple sources and players, coupled with limited access to information, is one of the main challenges for the performance-based management of heritage buildings. Despite recent research efforts in the field of Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM), this technology alone is insufficient for managing the variety of data related to building performance and is challenging for stakeholders without digital expertise to adopt. These limitations, along with advancements in knowledge technologies, have led to the emergence of federated data modelling approaches as a core strategy for managing the complexity of buildings’ operational information. To address data fragmentation, this research proposes a methodology for linking heterogeneous data on historic building performance. The approach structures heterogeneous data, gathered from multiple sources—HBIM models, sensors, and energy bills—into knowledge graphs that enable semantic integration, cross-domain queries and support interactive visualisation. As part of the BeTwin research project, the methodology is validated through its application to a case study in the Appia Antica Archaeological Park (Rome, Italy).

Source: Buildings

DOI: 10.3390/buildings16010027

Authors: Angelo Massafra, Ugo Maria Coraglia, Silvia Di Turi, Domenico Palladino

Institutions: University of Bologna, University of Bergamo, National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development

Language: English

Topic: BIM and Construction Integration

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137