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The discovery of shoes in historic buildings is a specialist area of historical building research that is still relatively little known. Reason enough to start a discussion on the subject.

Architectural heritage surveys form the basis for renovations that are compatible with heritage conservation. The key survey methods are presented using a modular approach.

What opportunities and challenges does Heritage BIM (HBIM) present for heritage conservation and building research? A brief introduction.

Monument Forum, panel discussion with the VDL and guests

State, local authority, church and even private archives are home to real treasures! Research, examination and analysis of archival records.

The heritage management plan is a new tool that can simplify and improve communication on heritage construction sites.

Tablets, LiDAR scanners and note-taking apps are making building research more efficient than ever. How does digital data capture work, and what potential does it hold? Examples from the field of heritage conservation illustrate this!

A mobile phone, a laser scanner or a drone? Digital surveying techniques are opening up ever-better opportunities for precise and cost-effective building documentation.

Dendrochronology refers to the dating of wood using its annual rings. We demonstrate the process from the collection of samples to the analysis.

A warm invitation from the VDL to its reception at denkmal 2026. This year, the VDL’s Working Group on Historical Building Research will be presenting its work under the title ‘Building Research – More Knowledge Than You Think’. We look forward to introducing you to the varied programme at our stand and to chatting with you.

The discovery of shoes in historic buildings is a specialist area of historical building research that is still relatively little known. Reason enough to start a discussion on the subject.

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The heritage management plan is a new tool that can simplify and improve communication on heritage construction sites.

Tablets, LiDAR scanners and note-taking apps are making building research more efficient than ever. How does digital data capture work, and what potential does it hold? Examples from the field of heritage conservation illustrate this!

A mobile phone, a laser scanner or a drone? Digital surveying techniques are opening up ever-better opportunities for precise and cost-effective building documentation.

Dendrochronology refers to the dating of wood using its annual rings. We demonstrate the process from the collection of samples to the analysis.

State, local authority, church and even private archives are home to real treasures! Research, examination and analysis of archival records.

Come and chat with people just starting out in the field of historic building research! They’ll tell you how they got into this career and answer your questions.

Engaging with historical building research

Historical building research and planning have long worked closely together – and are increasingly doing so digitally. This event explores the added value of digital building surveys and examines when analogue methods remain appropriate. The VDL will present guidance on quality assurance and the efficient recording of architectural heritage findings. The Federal Chamber of Architects will present its guide ‘Digitalisation and Renovation’, supplemented by case studies from the fields of architecture and structural engineering.

Architectural heritage surveys form the basis for renovations that are compatible with heritage conservation. The key survey methods are presented using a modular approach.

From Survey to Information - HBIM in Heritage Practice

How can HBIM support documentation, research and conservation of historic buildings? Using the the example of the DBU-funded research project Synagogue in Worms as a real-world case study, the workshop explores the complete HBIM workflow – from digital survey and modelling to information management, communication and practical use in heritage conservation. In this modular workshop, Mainz University of Applied Sciences, as a guest of VDL AG Historische Bauforschung, will demonstrate how HBIM can be applied in practice. Opportunities and challenges will be discussed together.

Requirements for building plans have been set out across four levels of accuracy, which can be used when drawing up plans for cultural heritage sites.

The heritage management plan is a new tool that can simplify and improve communication on heritage construction sites.

State, local authority, church and even private archives are home to real treasures! Research, examination and analysis of archival records.

Architectural heritage surveys form the basis for renovations that are compatible with heritage conservation. The key survey methods are presented using a modular approach.

Come and chat with people just starting out in the field of historic building research! They’ll tell you how they got into this career and answer your questions.