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Chapter 8
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8379-2.ch008
BIM and Interoperability for
Cultural Heritage through ICT
ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a methodology based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and interoperability
to convert existing buildings, even historical, into smart buildings. The chapter starts describing the main
concepts of BIM and interoperability in the Architecture, Engineer and Construction (AEC) industry with
special attention on integrating information from heterogeneous devices deployed in the building. Then,
it details the SEEMPubS (Smart Energy Efcient Middleware for Public Buildings) middleware, which
consists on three layers: (i) Integration Layer, (ii) Middleware Layer, and (iii) Application Layer. The
validation of the most signifcant results is presented using both gamifcation and technical approaches
involving diferent end-users. Finally, Apps for data management are introduced with a Community Portal
and an Android Application for real-time data visualization. Future works introduce the integration of
smart building into smart district context.
Anna Osello
Politecnico di Torino (DISEG and DAUIN),
Italy
Andrea Acquaviva
Politecnico di Torino (DISEG and DAUIN),
Italy
Daniele Dalmasso
Politecnico di Torino (DISEG and DAUIN),
Italy
David Erba
Politecnico di Torino (DISEG and DAUIN),
Italy
Matteo Del Giudice
Politecnico di Torino (DISEG and DAUIN),
Italy
Enrico Macii
Politecnico di Torino (DISEG and DAUIN),
Italy
Edoardo Patti
Politecnico di Torino (DISEG and DAUIN), Italy