Intelligent Techniques and 3D Virtual Reconstruction for Architectural Heritage
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 199
Special Issue Editors
Interests: architecture; BIM; construction technology; computational design; virtual reality; artificial intelligence
Interests: cultural heritage; geomatics; laser scanning; photogrammetry; diagnosis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: historical architecture; history of the construction; museums and buildings; landscape architecture and graphic design; models HBIM
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites contributions on innovative intelligent techniques and 3D virtual reconstructions in the field of architectural heritage and conservation. As digital technologies continue to evolve, they offer new opportunities to enhance the conservation, restoration, and analysis of historical buildings and monuments. We seek research papers, case studies, and reviews that explore innovative applications of 3D modeling, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and other smart technologies for the preservation of cultural heritage.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the use of Building Information Modeling for heritage sites (BIM/HBIM), AI-based methods for automated reconstruction, the integration of computational design techniques into advanced workflows, and the role of virtual reality in immersive heritage experiences. We encourage submissions that demonstrate the potential of digital tools to improve our understanding of architectural history, as well as the preservation and sustainable management of architectural landmarks.
This Special Issue will showcase advancements and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge the gap between modern technology and the rich history of architectural heritage. Researchers, practitioners, and experts in the fields of architecture, archaeology, computer science, and digital heritage are invited to contribute to this Special Issue, which explores the future of heritage preservation.
Prof. Dr. Federico Luis Del Blanco García
Dr. Luis Javier Sánchez Aparicio
Dr. Rafael Martín Talaverano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- building information modeling (BIM/HBIM)
- digital twin
- 3D reconstruction
- 3D modelling
- virtual reality
- augmented reality
- artificial intelligence
- point clouds
- NURBS modelling
- architectural heritage
- smart technologies
- heritage conservation
- computational design
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