International research is moving towards the development of BIM (Building Information Modelling) libraries applied to the built heritage where one of the main issues to be addressed is the modelling of complex or unique shapes that represent the specific construction components of every single asset. This perspective addresses the generation of parametric families of representative architectural geometry in the context of the management and representation of a building of heritage value. Jordan’s architectural heritage has gone through a long period of evolution and development: the result is a mixture of influences and traditions, making a great stride to conserve its buildings and Historical Heritage but has never adopted advanced digital technologies such as Building Information Modelling. In this framework, the present research aims to bridge the gap in Jordan by applying digital technologies to support heritage conservation plans by creating a 3D library of BIM objects related to typical elements of Jordanian and Arabic architecture, specifically in two cases of study. Co-production and collaboration with diverse stakeholders were central to the development of the methodology and design of the research.As a result, the first open-access HBIM shared library of historical features of Jordanian built heritage will be consolidated; this is crucial because it will set a precedent for the further documentation and conservation of the heritage of traditional cities in Jordan, MENA countries and internationally by promoting social cohesion, economic and technological development, tourism and the awareness of Jordan’s cultural heritage.

Refugee camps increasingly function as permanent urban environments, yet they are often excluded from infrastructure and smart city planning. This research examines sanitation challenges in Al Baqa’ refugee camp in Jordan, one of the most densely populated camps in the region, and explores how digital tools, particularly mobile applications and City Information Modelling (CIM), can enhance real-time monitoring, community engagement, and service delivery.Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative data collection, including semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions and spatial techniques such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS). A total of 36 participants, including camp residents and administrative stakeholders, provided insights into daily challenges and perceptions of infrastructure and governance. Data was thematically analysed using NVivo software.Findings reveal a combination of outdated infrastructure, unregulated vertical expansion, and fragmented administrative oversight, which together contribute to deteriorating sanitation and limited accountability. Despite these constraints, younger residents demonstrated high levels of digital literacy and expressed a strong interest in adopting mobile tools for reporting and tracking sanitation issues. The integration of CIM allowed for the visualisation of infrastructure data and community inputs in a single, dynamic planning model.The study contributes to sustainable urban development by proposing a participatory, technology-supported framework for managing sanitation in displacement contexts. It emphasises the need to recognise refugee camps as part of the urban fabric and shows how inclusive, data-driven strategies can support more equitable and resilient infrastructure planning.