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How do Architects benefit from 3D Laser Scanning, Topography and Photogrammetry ?

3D laser scanning is on the brink of revolutionizing the architectural design industry. Architects every day discover the incredible difference that working from a fully realized 3D point cloud can have on their work. Whether in the beginning stages of a remodel, solving a spatial issue, or performing an existing conditions report, laser scanning revolutionizes the architectural process.

3D laser scanning enables the creation of precise existing conditions models, facilitating renovations, retrofits, and adaptive reuse projects. Architects can capture intricate details of buildings, such as facades, interiors, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing, with unparalleled accuracy, allowing for seamless integration of new design elements. Additionally, point clouds can be imported directly into software like Revit which enables architects to analyze complex spatial relationships and efficiently model structures.

Applications of 3D scanning for architects include:

Remodels / Retrofits

Having the most up-to-date measurements is essential to securing the efficient remodel process, as architecture and construction companies commonly find the existing conditions of a structure often do not reflect the most current Revit or CAD model. Scanning a building before beginning a project will ensure that all the members of the project will have the most up-to-date information and will verify if a desired project is spatially able to be completed.

Less Field Time

Architects determined to get every detail right often find themselves returning to sites again and again to take one more measurement or to get one more photo. 3D laser scanning accurately captures the dimensions of an entire project in a single visit. This means architects can efficiently spend their time modeling projects.

Seamless Integration

Our point clouds integrate with leading architectural software like AutoCAD, Revit, or Civil 3D. Simply import the provided point cloud directly into the software.

Placed on your coordinate plane

Our Point clouds incorporate ground control, meaning that they can be aligned and placed on a client’s existing model coordinate plane.

Project monitoring

Additionally, a high-quality point cloud or photogrammetry mesh can be captured during the construction process and aligned with a model to effectively monitor building progress.

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