ArchiCAD Point Cloud Workflow

Point clouds have become commonplace across the AEC industry as a quick and accurate way to collect data about existing site conditions. Any information that can be obtained in the early design stages helps ensure that the design is accurate and reduces the chances of unforeseen issues during construction. Point clouds support this by providing accurate surveys of a physical space, such as the existing site. Not only are point clouds extremely accurate and quicker than manual surveys.

Having a point cloud of the proposed site can help designers visualize the existing ground conditions and structures so they can be taken into account during the design. They also allow architects and civil engineers to precisely align their digital models with an existing physical space. As a result, there are fewer collisions between existing and proposed features in the final design and less risk during construction.

Project:
AR_Kaurai
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Software: ReCap Photo, ReCap Pro, ArchiCAD

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was this a point cloud or mesh, how were contours of terrain created?