Parametric Modelling Techniques for Rhine Castle Models in Blender

Recent advances in 3D modelling have greatly improved the digital reconstruction of historic buildings. Traditional 3D modelling methods, while accurate, are very time-consuming and require a detailed focus on complex architectural features. The use of Building Information Modelling (<i>BIM<...

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Main Authors: Etienne Sommer, Mathieu Koehl, Pierre Grussenmeyer
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description Recent advances in 3D modelling have greatly improved the digital reconstruction of historic buildings. Traditional 3D modelling methods, while accurate, are very time-consuming and require a detailed focus on complex architectural features. The use of Building Information Modelling (<i>BIM</i>) technology, adapted to historic buildings as Historic Building Information Modelling (<i>HBIM</i>), has made the modelling process easier. However, <i>HBIM</i> still struggles with a lack of detailed object libraries that truly represent the diverse architectural heritage, due to the unique designs of these ancient structures. This article presents a new method using Blender software, focusing on <i>Geometry Nodes</i> and modifier tools for parametric modelling. This method aims to efficiently reconstruct the Rhine region’s castles, which are part of Europe’s most heavily fortified areas with a history that goes back to the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msup><mi>XI</mi><mi>th</mi></msup></semantics></math></inline-formula> century. Many of these castles, over 500 years old, are now ruins. Our method allows for quick changes and detailed customization to meet the specific needs of archaeologists and heritage researchers. Developed as part of the <i>Châteaux Rhénans-Burgen am Oberrhein</i> project, funded by the European Interreg VI programme, this approach focuses on digitizing and promoting the Rhine castles’ heritage. The project aims to fill some gaps in parametric modelling by providing a flexible and dynamic toolset for heritage conservation.
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spelling doaj-art-0bdecf79adf8416a863aca5da61ddf9f2025-01-24T13:34:24ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082025-01-01813110.3390/heritage8010031Parametric Modelling Techniques for Rhine Castle Models in BlenderEtienne Sommer0Mathieu Koehl1Pierre Grussenmeyer2ICube Laboratory, INSA Strasbourg, CNRS, Université de Strasbourg, UMR 7357, 67084 Strasbourg, FranceICube Laboratory, INSA Strasbourg, CNRS, Université de Strasbourg, UMR 7357, 67084 Strasbourg, FranceICube Laboratory, INSA Strasbourg, CNRS, Université de Strasbourg, UMR 7357, 67084 Strasbourg, FranceRecent advances in 3D modelling have greatly improved the digital reconstruction of historic buildings. Traditional 3D modelling methods, while accurate, are very time-consuming and require a detailed focus on complex architectural features. The use of Building Information Modelling (<i>BIM</i>) technology, adapted to historic buildings as Historic Building Information Modelling (<i>HBIM</i>), has made the modelling process easier. However, <i>HBIM</i> still struggles with a lack of detailed object libraries that truly represent the diverse architectural heritage, due to the unique designs of these ancient structures. This article presents a new method using Blender software, focusing on <i>Geometry Nodes</i> and modifier tools for parametric modelling. This method aims to efficiently reconstruct the Rhine region’s castles, which are part of Europe’s most heavily fortified areas with a history that goes back to the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msup><mi>XI</mi><mi>th</mi></msup></semantics></math></inline-formula> century. Many of these castles, over 500 years old, are now ruins. Our method allows for quick changes and detailed customization to meet the specific needs of archaeologists and heritage researchers. Developed as part of the <i>Châteaux Rhénans-Burgen am Oberrhein</i> project, funded by the European Interreg VI programme, this approach focuses on digitizing and promoting the Rhine castles’ heritage. The project aims to fill some gaps in parametric modelling by providing a flexible and dynamic toolset for heritage conservation.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/1/31parametric modellingBlenderRhine castles3D/4D modellingmedieval heritage<i>HBIM</i>
spellingShingle Etienne Sommer
Mathieu Koehl
Pierre Grussenmeyer
Parametric Modelling Techniques for Rhine Castle Models in Blender
Heritage
parametric modelling
Blender
Rhine castles
3D/4D modelling
medieval heritage
<i>HBIM</i>
title Parametric Modelling Techniques for Rhine Castle Models in Blender
title_full Parametric Modelling Techniques for Rhine Castle Models in Blender
title_fullStr Parametric Modelling Techniques for Rhine Castle Models in Blender
title_full_unstemmed Parametric Modelling Techniques for Rhine Castle Models in Blender
title_short Parametric Modelling Techniques for Rhine Castle Models in Blender
title_sort parametric modelling techniques for rhine castle models in blender
topic parametric modelling
Blender
Rhine castles
3D/4D modelling
medieval heritage
<i>HBIM</i>
url https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/1/31
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