An HBIM Framework and Virtual Reconstruction for the Preservation of Confucian Temple Heritage

ABSTRACT The current 3D modeling methods for analysis, documentation, and preservation of cultural heritage sites are tedious, and the realistic expression ability of the model is insufficient. It is urgent to break through the bottleneck of professional model creation and architectural layout analysis by non‐professional users. Based on the study of architectural regulations of Confucian temples, this paper presents an HBIM (Heritage Building Information Modeling) framework for management and spatial analysis of the historical buildings within the space of Confucian temples. This paper solves the problems of low degree of automation in 3D modeling and lack of detail expression ability in virtual architectural layout analysis for Confucian temples. The framework can be an important tool to analyze the architectural space form. Through case studies of Confucian temples in Qufu and Beijing, the impact of the study on enhancing non‐professional users' modeling experience is revealed. The results of the study strengthen the digital presentation of structure and hierarchy of ancient Chinese society, thus become the starting point of further research for Confucian temples all over the world.