ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with some of the challenges in defining Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM), with the limited recent progress that has been made, while clearly outlining challenges yet to come. It discusses some of the gaps between 'parametric parts library based' commercial Building Information Modelling (BIM) and HBIM. The chapter outlines geospatial information and decision making, and the strengthening relationships between geographical information system and BIM in the context of heritage buildings, cultural landscapes and virtual and intangible heritage. It deals with indicating the demand for HBIM; proceeds to outline the cutting edge of practice and challenges to be met. The chapter points out that an integrated information model opens up the way for more automated intelligence in the model incorporating rules and best practices. Effective recording of potentially rapid change is highly resource intensive, justifying exploration of automated data capture.
