Dataset for Advancing Sustainability in Heritage Buildings: Case Studies of Eight Heritage Buildings in Cyprus for the Development of the Heritage Life Cycle Assessment (H-LCA) Framework and the Heritage Buildings Sustainability Index (H-BuSI)

This dataset supports the study Advancing Sustainability in Heritage Buildings: Introducing a Heritage Life Cycle Assessment (H-LCA) Framework by providing essential data on eight heritage buildings in Nicosia (Strovolos), Cyprus. It forms a critical foundation for the development of the H-LCA framework which aim to evaluate the environmental performance of heritage buildings in a manner that respects their cultural and historical significace.
The dataset focuses on providing comprehensive documentation of the selected heritage buildings through the following key components:
BIM Architectural Drawings: The dataset includes detailed 3D architectural models created using Building Information Modelling (BIM). These models digitally represent the geometry, construction techniques, and material composition of each building, enabling precise analysis of their structural and material characteristics.
Actual Photographs: High-resolution photographs of each building are included, capturing their exterior and interior features. These images provide visual context and detailed documentation of the buildings' architectural elements, material textures, and conservation status.
Geospatial Context: The geographic location and spatial attributes of the buildings are detailed, offering insights into their environmental and urban or rural settings. This information is critical for understanding the influence of regional variations on construction practices and heritage conservation.
General Information: Each building is accompanied by descriptive data, including its architectural style, historical significance, construction period, and current use. This information provides context for the cultural and historical importance of the buildings and their relevance to the study.
The dataset serves as the raw resource for applying the H-LCA framework . It is intended for researchers, architects, and conservationists who seek to evaluate heritage buildings' sustainability while preserving their historical integrity.
This dataset offers an invaluable resource for advancing the understanding of heritage buildings, providing the foundational elements needed for integrating BIM-based methodologies into heritage conservation and sustainability assessments. It also facilitates broader research into the intersection of architectural heritage and environmental performance, enabling further development and application of the H-LCA framework.

本数据集为《推进历史建筑可持续发展：引入历史建筑全生命周期评估（Heritage Life Cycle Assessment，H-LCA）框架》研究提供支持，其数据源自塞浦路斯尼科西亚（斯特罗沃洛斯）的8处历史建筑。本数据集为H-LCA框架的开发奠定了关键基础，该框架旨在以尊重历史建筑文化与历史价值的方式，评估其环境表现。
本数据集通过以下核心组成部分，对入选的历史建筑进行全面建档：
建筑信息模型（Building Information Modelling，以下简称BIM）建筑图纸：数据集包含采用BIM技术创建的高精度三维建筑模型，这些模型以数字化形式呈现每栋建筑的几何形态、施工工艺与材料构成，可实现对其结构与材料特征的精准分析。
实拍照片：包含每栋建筑的高分辨率实拍照片，涵盖其内外风貌。这些影像可提供视觉背景信息，并详细记录建筑的构件特征、材料质感与保护现状。
地理空间背景信息：详细记录建筑的地理位置与空间属性，可展现其所处的自然环境与城乡空间格局。该信息对于理解区域差异对施工工艺与历史建筑保护的影响至关重要。
基本概况信息：每栋建筑均附带说明性数据，涵盖其建筑风格、历史价值、建造年代与当前用途。此类信息可为阐释建筑的文化与历史重要性，以及其与本研究的关联提供背景支撑。
本数据集可作为应用H-LCA框架的原始数据资源，面向致力于在保护历史建筑历史完整性的前提下评估其可持续性的研究人员、建筑师与保护工作者。
本数据集为深化历史建筑研究提供了宝贵资源，可为将基于BIM的方法融入历史建筑保护与可持续性评估提供所需的基础要素。同时，本数据集还可推动建筑遗产与环境表现交叉领域的更广泛研究，助力H-LCA框架的进一步开发与应用。