BIM Technology and Its Bridging Role for the Architecture of Different Epochs
The article deals with analysis of purpose and peculiarities of application of the latest technology of building information modeling (BIM) for architectural monuments. BIM technology was firstly created for design and construction industry, but its application in historical and architectural work can fundamentally change this type of scientific activity because BIM presents a better way to keep and to analyze large volumes of data. The relationship between components of an information model of a historical monument, specifics of creation of such a model, necessity and importance of developing of cell libraries for historical buildings are considered in the article. Special attention is paid to cultural connection between the past epochs and modern architecture carried out by BIM.