The use of digital tools has become a tremendous aid in the creation of digital, historical reconstructions of architectural projects. While common visualization techniques focus on pre-rendered graphics, it is possible to apply Game Engines for real-time architectural visualization. This article presents the results of different reconstruction case studies, using a variety of design applications and techniques. Specific focus is placed on the use of Building Information Modeling software and on the inherent complexity and limitations in the process of translating an active, evolving model into an environment suitable for use in a real-time system.

1. Using 3D Design software, BIM and game engines forarchitecturalhistoricalreconstructionCF2011 07-07-20111Dr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens

2. OverviewResearch ContextCase Studies & ExamplesDemonstrationConclusions & FutureWork2CF2011 07-07-2011Dr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens

3. Research CONTEXTFrom BIM to SIM and beyondWhat do we want to do?Conceptual FrameworkDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens3CF2011 07-07-2011

4. Performance Simulation (SIM)4CF2011 07-07-2011Dr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens

5. Performance Simulation5CF2011 07-07-2011Dr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens

6. InformationVisualization (infovis)6CF2011 07-07-2011Dr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens

7. ConceptualFramework7CF2011 07-07-2011Dr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens

8. ConceptualFrameworkInvestigate feedback data versus designerExplorative use of infovis8CF2011 07-07-2011Dr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens

9. Case Studies & ExamplesSeveral building reconstructionsUsing various approaches and techniquesDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens9CF2011 07-07-2011

10. Modelingfor different contextsDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens10CF2011 07-07-2011

11. Collaboration and taggingDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens11CF2011 07-07-2011

12. Game engines and interactionDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens12CF2011 07-07-2011

13. Attention to workflowDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens13CF2011 07-07-2011

14. Communication and PresentationDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens14CF2011 07-07-2011

15. InteractiveAccessibilityAssessmentDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens15CF2011 07-07-2011

16. Communication and PresentationDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens16CF2011 07-07-2011

17. Recommendations & IssuesDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens17CF2011 07-07-2011

18. DemonstrationDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens18CF2011 07-07-2011

19. Conclusions & FutureWorkSo what did we learn?Model for different purposesBeware of updating workflowChose your “master” model or assemblyDr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens19CF2011 07-07-2011

20. ThankyouforyourattentionQuestions?CF2011 07-07-2011Dr. Arch.Eng. Stefan Boeykens20