Aplicações da arqueologia da Arquitetura, HBIM e xR no processo de documentação do Patrimônio Cultural

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the applicability of an HBIM (Heritage Building Information Modelling) methodology based on the principles of architectural archaeology, with an emphasis on the use of Stratigraphic Units (SUs) and the integration of this modeling approach with interactive interface resources. To carry out the investigation, this modeling methodology was applied to the medallion on the façade of the Church of São Francisco de Assis in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The research stems from the observation that conventional HBIM models operate under a geometric and static logic, without significantly incorporating the material complexity of heritage buildings. The general objective is to propose and investigate the applicability of an HBIM modeling methodology grounded in the principles of architectural archaeology and the use of SUs, for the representation of the medallion of the Church of São Francisco de Assis in Ouro Preto, exploring its potential integration with a prototype website featuring basic extended reality (xR) resources. As a methodological strategy, the Design Science Research (DSR) approach was adopted, aiming at the proposition and evaluation of practical and conceptual artifacts. Two main artifacts were developed: a new HBIM modeling workflow based on SUs, and the application of this methodology to the case of the medallion, resulting in a digital prototype. The practical application of this prototype led to the development of a website that serves as a data repository for the project, featuring 3D visualization of the HBIM model via Sketchfab and interactive annotations. The results indicate that the integration of architectural archaeology, HBIM, and web-xR platforms can significantly enrich heritage documentation and communication processes, fostering more interpretative, contextual, and accessible approaches. The research offers relevant methodological and technical contributions for future investigations in the field of digital cultural heritage.