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A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings with HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality

Volume: 9 Number: 2 November 30, 2025
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A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings with HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive literature review on the digital preservation of historic buildings by focusing on the integration of Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM), artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality (VR). Historic structures are under continuous threat from natural disasters, human negligence, wars, and environmental decay. Traditional preservation approaches, though valuable, often fall short in terms of time efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. The integration of digital tools—particularly HBIM—offers a multidimensional solution, enabling accurate documentation, simulation of environmental impact, and data-driven decision-making. Through qualitative content analysis of scholarly articles and case studies, the research identifies current practices, benefits, and limitations of digital preservation methods. Findings suggest that the convergence of HBIM, AI, and VR enhances the sustainability and accessibility of cultural heritage conservation projects.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Modelling and Simulation

Journal Section

Review

Early Pub Date

November 18, 2025

Publication Date

November 30, 2025

Submission Date

October 20, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 5, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Kakdaş Ateş, D., & Akalp, S. (2025). A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings with HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies, 9(2), 210-214. https://izlik.org/JA53NP64JP
AMA
1.Kakdaş Ateş D, Akalp S. A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings with HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality. IJMSIT. 2025;9(2):210-214. https://izlik.org/JA53NP64JP
Chicago
Kakdaş Ateş, Dilan, and Sevilay Akalp. 2025. “A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings With HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality”. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies 9 (2): 210-14. https://izlik.org/JA53NP64JP.
EndNote
Kakdaş Ateş D, Akalp S (November 1, 2025) A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings with HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies 9 2 210–214.
IEEE
[1]D. Kakdaş Ateş and S. Akalp, “A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings with HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality”, IJMSIT, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 210–214, Nov. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA53NP64JP
ISNAD
Kakdaş Ateş, Dilan - Akalp, Sevilay. “A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings With HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality”. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies 9/2 (November 1, 2025): 210-214. https://izlik.org/JA53NP64JP.
JAMA
1.Kakdaş Ateş D, Akalp S. A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings with HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality. IJMSIT. 2025;9:210–214.
MLA
Kakdaş Ateş, Dilan, and Sevilay Akalp. “A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings With HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality”. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies, vol. 9, no. 2, Nov. 2025, pp. 210-4, https://izlik.org/JA53NP64JP.
Vancouver
1.Dilan Kakdaş Ateş, Sevilay Akalp. A Literature Review on Digital Restoration: Preservation of Historic Buildings with HBIM, Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality. IJMSIT [Internet]. 2025 Nov. 1;9(2):210-4. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA53NP64JP