Comparison of Software Packages for BIM Modeling During the Restoration of a Cultural Heritage Site

Creating a virtual building model in BIM allows you to set not only the geometric parameters of the elements, but also the characteristics of the materials. At the same time, the application of BIM in historical buildings can be difficult due to the complexity and variety of geometric shapes and materials. In this regard, an important criterion for choosing software is the simplicity of setting the basic parameters necessary to solve specific tasks. The creation of a digital model of a historical building significantly expands the capabilities of the designer and allows you to find non-standard ways to solve the tasks set, at the same time to be confident in the reality of the implementation of design solutions. At the same time, standard BIM tools are focused on modern buildings and may not take into account the complexity of the geometry of a historical building. The need to create historical structures, such as wooden floor slabs or vaulted elements, may be associated with significant difficulties when creating in a BIM environment in various software packages.