This research formulates guidelines for documenting stone building element production in contemporary crafting technologies, focusing on semi-automatic processes. Conducting a comprehensive examination of prevalent architecture process models, such as Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN), Design Structure Matrix (DSM) and Integration Definition for Function Modelling (IDEF), the study employs a semi-systematic literature review to assess their properties. Emphasising input-output dynamics and production-product interdependencies, the research identifies a primary objective in these models: operational management for enhanced efficiency in client interactions and production phases. Applied to stone architectural heritage in Mardin, the process model guideline advocates effective stonework integration within broader architectural contexts. The proposed guidelines provide practical implications for stakeholders, emphasising efficiency improvements in client interactions and production phases. This study contributes original insights by applying process models to stone architectural heritage, highlighting semi-automatic processes and enhancing stonework integration within architectural frameworks. The research extends the applicability of process models, contributing to technological advancements, innovation and automation in architecture, construction and engineering.

Keywords - Process modelling, architectural heritage, digital craft documentation, stonework, architectural technology

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