At 3D Scan Bat, we help architects in Crans-Montana and the Valais region with their renovation and extension projects thanks to comprehensive, reliable 3D surveys that are compatible with Archicad and Revit.
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Complete 3D survey of a residential building in Crans-Montana. Delivery of a precise point cloud for modelling in Archicad. Personalised support for architects in using the point clouds and integrating them into their BIM process.
As part of a major renovation project for a residential building built in the 70saarchitects based in Crans-Montana commissioned us to carry out a complete 3D survey of the building.
Our mission consisted of :
scan all interior levels (basements, stairwells, upper floors, attics),
survey the exterior facades and immediate surroundings,
generate a high-density point cloud compatible with Archicad.
The aim: to provide reliable geometric basis to enable the customer to carry out modelling directly in Archicadby integrating the constraints of an existing building with an irregular geometry.
At 3D Scan BatWe don't just deliver an .e57 file or a raw scatter plot. We offer a real support for architects wishing to integrate scanned data into their BIM process.
Our team can help you :
understanding and using a point cloud in Archicad or Revit,
cleaning up and structuring data (files broken down, slimmed down, organised by level),
save time on the initial modelling phases, even without any previous experience of 3D scanning.
We regularly work alongsidearchitects of Crans-Montanaof Sierre, Sion and the whole of the Valais, whether it's for second homesand residential buildingsand old chalets or public buildings.
Our deliverables are optimised for the two main BIM software packages used in Switzerland :
Archicad We can supply an ARCHICAD model (.PLA, .PLN), or a cloud of points calibrated to scale, positioned by levels, ready to be modelled.
Revit Our BIM models can also be delivered in .RVT or .IFC format, with classified elements, families and adapted views.
Are you using Archicad for your projects, but don't know how to use a point cloud? We can help you get started with peace of mind, by delivering files tailored to your working method.
In the case of Crans-Montana, the customer wanted to remain in control of your modelling. We have therefore only supplied :
the point cloud in .e57 format,
a virtual visit Atis-Cloud to facilitate remote checks,
a geo-referenced site plan with altimetry.
Thanks to this, the architects were able to model their building on a scale of 1:100 in Archicad, and extract the plans, façades and sections required for their preliminary design.
What format is the point cloud delivered in?
We deliver files in .e57 (open standard), but we can also supply .rcp. Other formats are possible, to be defined before ordering depending on your software environment.
Do you deliver complete Archicad models?
Yes, on request. If you prefer to do the modelling yourself, we can help you prepare the cloud.
Do you work on small projects (chalets, villas)?
Yes, we adapt our services to all types of building, including chalets in mountainous areas.
