Research Topics on Parametric Modeling and Scan-to-BIM for Historical Vault Geometry
The shift from traditional craftsmanship to digital reconstruction has created a new frontier for heritage documentation. As builders of the past shaped vaults directly around existing surfaces, today’s BIM operators face the challenge of translating these irregular geometries into accurate digital models. Modern approaches rely on mathematical descriptions, point-cloud processing, and parametric thinking to bridge this gap. Challenges in Digitizing Historical Vault Geometry Historical vaults rarely present uniform or idealized shapes, which complicates their capture and representation. Surface deformations, construction tolerances, and geometric irregularities require advanced scanning, segmentation, and modeling strategies to achieve BIM-ready outputs. Understanding these constraints is key to advancing reliable Scan-to-BIM workflows. Role of Mathematical Descriptors in Parametric Vault Modeling A descriptive mathematical framework allows researchers to abstract irregular...