Enhancing HBIM-to-VR workflows: Semi-automatic generation of virtual heritage experiences using enriched IFC files

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Jacopo Fiorenza, Nicola Rimella, Davide Calandra, Anna Osello, Fabrizio Lamberti

Published: 01 Jan 2025, Last Modified: 19 Oct 2025Digit. Appl. Archaeol. Cult. Heritage 2025EveryoneRevisionsBibTeXCC BY-SA 4.0
Abstract: Highlights•HBIM enhances heritage value by letting cultural information be added to BIM models.•IFC standard format can host HBIM data supporting effective heritage experiences.•A novel HBIM-to-VR workflow is proposed for heritage visits creation.•The devised VR platform semi-automates heritage visits creation from enriched IFC files.•The use case is a virtual tour of Palazzo Carignano’s “Hall of Seasons” in Turin.