Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Built Cultural Heritage

The Italian territory is characterized by an extremely high number of Cultural Heritage. Their complete knowledge is extremely complex, also in relation to the multiple investigations requested. The purpose of this chapter is ICT for Built Cultural Heritage – BCH (architectural and archaeological artifacts) to collect and process the data that will be used for their analysis, safeguarding, enhancement, and communication. The contribution proposes an articulated approach, aimed at the knowledge of Cultural Heritage, based on an integrated process between multiple models (computer scientist, context, information). Procedures will be defined to guarantee the quality and integration of the data acquired, providing continuous access to the information collected and processed in digital format. Most of the data will be processed as 3D digital models, incorporated into BIM systems and then processed using a Heritage BIM model. Through the creation of a data base that can also be consulted on offline and web-based systems, new forms of interaction between BCH and stakeholders will be identified and used, defining active procedures within the knowledge process. An example of this procedure will be applied to the archaeological complex of the Roman city of Casinum, in southern Lazio.