05/07/2018
A Case Study on Point Cloud to BIM for a Residential Building
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
To develop a complete model including, architecture and structure, of a building from the point cloud file. The required LOD was 250.
CLIENT SUMMARY
The client is a BIM consulting company that develops and streamlines building projects in Denmark through the implementation of BIM.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Tesla had to create a BIM model of LOD 250 for approximately 13,200 sq.m. that was divided into 3 buildings. Point cloud data was provided for all of the buildings.
We were required to model
- Architecture Exteriors (Walls with openings, doors, windows, ventilators, stairs, elevators, ramps, railings, parapets, etc.
- Architecture Interiors ( Walls with Openings, Doors, Glazing using default Revit wall types/families only)
- Structure (Generic Primary elements indicative of the super-structure, floor, slabs, Columns, beams and trusses)
- Site Development (Uniform, monolithic, flat surface on which the building masses are placed. Only a perimeter of 5 meters around the building.)
PROJECT DELIVERABLES
Revit 3D model with LOD 250
CHALLENGES
- The quality of scan was very poor. Assemblies and other elements were not visible in the input file.
- The trusses were not visible in the point cloud file. We had to use our best judgement to ensure precision.
- One of the buildings had internal levels that were not visible in the cloud point file. It was a challenge to understand and model the slab levels.
- The deadline was very short. We had to deliver the entire project within 15 days and we achieved it.
- The client was impressed with the quality of work that was delivered despite the low quality of scans.
CONCLUSION
- All the buildings were completed within 15 working days.
- Client appreciated the quality and the turnaround time in which we delivered the project.
ABOUT TESLA
Tesla Outsourcing Services is an Architectural and Engineering Outsourcing company offering high-end Engineering, BIM and Steel Detailing Solutions to clients globally. We have a proven track record of serving more than 500+ companies in Architectural, Structural and MEP Domain. Visit our Project portfolio page for more examples of our executed projects.
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