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At AURUS Arquitectura, we’ve observed how historic heritage rehabilitation is increasingly prioritized across Spain and beyond. Administrations and public institutions now seek architectural studios with proven track records in restoration, as precision, sensitivity, and technical excellence become essential. In parallel, the adoption of BIM (Building Information Modeling)—especially HBIM (Heritage BIM)—is revolutionizing how we document, analyze, and restore historic assets.
Every year, local governments and cultural heritage bodies issue tenders and grants that require demonstrable experience in rehabilitating listed or historic buildings. Laws such as Spain’s Ley Foral 14/2005 (Navarra), or municipal heritage protection plans, enforce rigorous intervention criteria on Monumentos y Bienes de Interés Cultural.
For decision-makers, working with a studio that has already successfully executed rehabilitations—understanding craftsmanship, regulatory complexity, material compatibility, and stakeholder engagement—is critical. That’s where AURUS stands out: combining technical competence with deep respect for history and architectural integrity.
Traditional documentation—hand-drawn plans or incomplete archives—often falls short in historic buildings. HBIM bridges this gap by leveraging laser‑scanner point clouds, photogrammetry via drone or terrestrial imagery, and parametric modelling to generate a digital twin of the structure—even when no original blueprints exist.
This allows architects, conservators, engineers, and regulatory bodies to explore the building’s geometries, degradation patterns, previous interventions, and construction materials in a precise 3D environment.
Once the HBIM model is created, we can:
· Document every architectural and decorative element, with embedded metadata (“why, when, what material, current condition”).
· Simulate conservation interventions—removal of incompatible infill, structural reinforcement, restoration of original vaulting or stonework—before any physical work begins.
· Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (restorers, structural engineers, MEP specialists) around one consistent digital model—minimizing errors, conflicts, and rework.
BIM technology streamlines cost control, scheduling, and resource management. Studies estimate savings of up to 8‑12 hours/week per user, with productivity gains of +32% in firms using integrated BIM workflows. Anecdotal evidence from user communities even suggests average project cost savings between 2 % and 18 %, when implemented properly.
Moreover, BIM enables early-stage design of energy-efficient interventions, such as improved insulation, lighting, or HVAC solutions, while preserving the historic fabric. This aligns with sustainability objectives and long-term conservation goals.
BIM models serve as centralized repositories of architectural, structural, material, and conservation data. This documentation supports not only current restoration but also future maintenance planning, monitoring, and preventive conservation. In some projects, digital twins even leverage IoT sensors and smart monitoring to detect environmental shifts or structural movement over time.
At AURUS Arquitectura, our heritage rehabilitation projects always begin with a detailed diagnostic phase:
Physical Capture: Capturing reality via laser scanning, drone imagery, photogrammetry.
HBIM modelling: Reconstructing the building’s geometry, materials, historical layers, and degradation patterns into a navigable 3D environment.
Once the digital model is complete, we overlay:
· Structural intervention proposals respectful of original systems.
· Material matching strategies aligned with historic techniques.
· Accessibility upgrades aligned with performance and conservation objectives.
· Energy simulations to test insulation strategies, microclimate behaviour, or glazing improvements—all within the digital framework.
Every stakeholder—client, conservators, craftsmen, engineers—reviews and collaborates using shared data, minimizing misunderstandings and ensuring heritage values are preserved.
Several high‑profile Spanish heritage restorations now incorporate BIM:
· The Pavilion of the 15th Century at the CAAC in Seville, where the Junta de Andalucía deployed BIM for the first time in heritage restoration, cutting design time and improving coordination across teams.
· The Palacio de los Enríquez in Baza, currently undergoing phased rehabilitation under public funding, where planning and digital documentation play a key role in managing complex interventions across centuries-old fabric.
These successes demonstrate why administrations increasingly require both heritage rehabilitation experience and BIM capability as criteria in project procurement.
If your municipality, cultural institution, or heritage foundation is planning a restoration project—be it a church, palace, civic monument, or historic public building—AURUS Arquitectura brings the perfect blend of deep experience in heritage interventions and cutting‑edge BIM fluency.
· We deliver comprehensive 3D documentation, mapping damage and historical layers.
· We plan interventions with sustainability and precision—minimizing risks, honoring conservation ethics, and optimizing budgets.
· We coordinate multidisciplinary teams via integrated digital workflows.
Contact AURUS Arquitectura today to explore how our heritage rehabilitation expertise and advanced BIM methodology can transform your historical asset into a masterpiece of conservation, accessibility, and sustainability.
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