The use of ortho-images or ortho-photography in architecture
Orthoimage or ortho-photogaphy is the exact reproduction in plan view of a facade, a roof, a vertical or horizontal section.
Its scale can be defined on the pixel according to the size of the image, for example 1 pixel = 1cm. By a known element, for example the length of a wall, or by a scale on the image.
This image is acquired at 3D Scan Bat using our high-performance laser scanner. The quality of the HDR photos provides a faithful reproduction of an architectural plan in terms of both dimensions and visual appearance.
Our post-processing software allows you to define a cutting depth of between a few mm and a few metres. The choice of depth depends on how the ortho-image is to be used.
This ortho-photograph can be inserted into any CAD software, and after scaling, the architect can check the accuracy of a plan, make a dimensioning, take measurements directly on the ortho-image, draw new elements or use the ortho-image to produce 2D plans.
In heritage conservation, ortho-photography can be used to produce very precise reproductions for renovation plans, to study architectural details or to create archives for the preventive conservation of buildings of architectural interest.
Unrivalled precision for your architectural projects
Ortho-photography offers you much more than just an image: it provides an absolutely reliable basis for your work. Thanks to our 3D scanners and HDR quality, every detail is captured with an exceptional quality. millimetre accuracy. Architects can therefore rely on reliable data, avoiding approximations that are costly during the construction phase. Whether you're working on a complex renovation or a delicate extension, our orthoimages guarantee you solid technical support that can be used directly in your CAD software.
An ideal tool for renovation and conversion
Renovating an existing building always involves uncertainties. Orthoimaging eliminates this risk by providing a complete and accurate view of the façade, roof or interior. Our surveys enable architects to detect technical constraints immediatelyYou'll be able to plan your work more effectively and anticipate any adjustments you need to make. You gain in efficiency and reduce the number of unforeseen events during the works. This method is particularly useful for hotels, old buildings or public buildings, where every detail counts if you want to meet your deadlines and budget.
Easy integration into your design processes
Architectural offices that don't yet have BIM tools can still make full use of our orthoimages. Once they have been scaled Integrate directly into your CAD software and enable you to plot, measure and design with considerable time savings. For teams already working in 3D, ortho-photography completes the point cloud and enhances the modelling. In both cases, you get a single, clear source of information that is shared by everyone involved in the project, encouraging collaboration and successful projects.
Advantages of ortho-photography
Data acquisition for orthoimages is very fast, and is combined with the acquisition of a point cloud that can be used either in parallel or later on CAD software (but with the ability to process point clouds) and 360-degree photographs in HDR quality.
The 360-degree photographs can be used to create a 3D virtual tour of the structure, enabling visitors to take measurements directly from the virtual tour. You can find more information on the dedicated page: "Virtual visit
Architects who do not work in 3D can benefit from a precise survey by drawing their floor, section, façade and roof plans directly on the ortho-image. Here again, the virtual visit medium enables the building to be viewed in its entirety, measurements to be taken that would not be accessible on the ortho-image, and data to be shared with the various parties involved.
In terms of preserving the built heritage, as we said earlier, orthoimages can be used to document a structure for preventive purposes, to analyse architectural features, or in combination with a 2D architectural plan to show decorative details or details that are difficult to represent in drawings.
Finally, to conclude this succinct presentation of the advantages of ortho-photography, let's recall the use of aerial ortho-imagery using a drone. for roofs or larger built-up areas for neighbourhood plans or civil engineering for roads, for example.
Please note that the orthoimages on this page have been lightened and are not to the original scale. On request, we will send you a set of ortho-photographs corresponding to the planned work.
Heritage conservation: An essential tool
Preserving and restoring built heritage requires exceptionally accurate surveys. Ortho-photography makes it possible to document each architectural elementfrom decorative detail to overall structure. Our surveys are used both to prepare for renovation work and to create a reference archive for future generations. In a context where preventive conservation is paramount, the data we provide becomes a real insurance policy for monument managers and architects specialising in restoration. As a result, you benefit from a reliable, accurate and long-lasting tool for your heritage projects.
