Technology has always played a pivotal role in the world of historic preservation . In this article , Autodesk is spotlighting how some of its customers are leveraging the latest in laser scanning , reality-capture , Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) and digital twin technologies to preserve cherished historic sites around the world . Dan Lohmeyer , Vice President of Product Development , Building and Infrastructure Design , at Autodesk , tells us more .
T he scan-to-BIM process involves taking visual and spatial information from a building or site and translating it into a valuable BIM model in a fraction of the time compared to traditional manual measurements . With the help of a laser scanner affixed to a stationary tripod or attached to a drone , architects , engineers and historians can collect an immense amount of data on the geometry , design , and details of a site – all important elements needed for documentation and future restoration or rebuilding efforts .
AIA ’ s 2024 Architecture Firm Award winner , Quinn Evans , is highly familiar with the benefits of scan-to-BIM for historic preservation . Using Autodesk Revit , Autodesk ReCap Pro , and Autodesk Construction Cloud , Quinn Evans built a historic building information management ( HBIM ) model that enabled a massive infrastructure modernisation project at the Michigan State Capitol that preserved the building ’ s Victorian character while delivering important improvements to the building ’ s overall function . As a National Historic Landmark and the centre of government for the state , retaining
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Scan-to-BIM techniques also enabled the digital modelling of Notre- Dame de Paris cathedral .
The technology was provided for free to the public institution and to construction companies in charge of the restoration of the cathedral following extensive fire damage in 2019 .
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