Scan-to-BIM and Digital-Twin-Enabling Documentation of Architectural Heritage: A Comparative Technical Assessment of Ecuadorian Practice (2015–2025)
Digital-twin technology promises real-time virtual representations of the built environment, yet accurate 3D documentation—its foundational layer—remains underdeveloped for architectural heritage in Ecuador, where 170,000 inventoried assets face seismic exposure and limited institutional capacity. This study examines s...