Integration of BIM and Chinese Architectural Heritage: A Bibliometric Analysis Research

The research on the application of BIM technology in architectural heritage is increasing. Building information modeling (BIM) makes realization assessment, design, and management systematic effective. However, little known about use China-based conjunction with heritage. Therefore, this study conducted a literature analysis to determine fields development trends China. A total 186 articles were retrieved from CNKI, which 167 met inclusion criteria formed basis analysis. With aid visualization software VOSviewer SATI, comprehensive was carried out. It determined that hot China are mainly focused (a) perspective data acquisition measurement technology, (b) model construction based point cloud acquisition, (c) application. Future may focus heritage, combined whole life cycle other aspects.