7 Applications of 3D Laser Scanning for Historic Preservation

A New Era of Building Scanning Documentation: Part 2 Historic preservation is an endeavor that requires immense patience, precision, and attention to detail. It involves maintaining and preserving architectural heritage, and artifacts of historical significance. 3D laser scanning technology is revolutionizing the way we approach the protection and restoration of our valuable historic artifacts and […]

10 Benefits of 3D Laser Scanning for Buildings

A New Era of Building Scanning Documentation: Part 1 With more and more stakeholders requesting a Building Information Modeling (BIM) delivery, every construction project will have to begin with 3-dimentional documentation of the existing building conditions for any renovation, adaptive reuse, seismic upgrade, tenant improvement or restoration/conservation project. Terrestrial or ground-based 3D laser scanning has […]

Napa Crescent Housing Project Approved

Napa Crescent Housing Project Aerial View of Site

On May 2, 2023, the Napa City Council voted in favor of the Crescent Housing Project, to be developed by Heritage Housing Partners, located at the Napa County’s vacant Health and Human Services campus

Historic Recordation of Sonoma’s Watmaugh Road Bridge

3D model of Sonoma Watmaugh bridge for historic recordation and preservation

To address the impacts to the historic existing Watmaugh Road Bridge over Sonoma Creek in Sonoma County, Caltrans agreed to a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with California State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) to include recordation prior to the start of work…

2023 Napa Lighted Art Festival – International Collaboration For Projection Mapping

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Celebrating its fifth annual event earlier this year, the Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, showcasing innovative techniques using light and light technologies as an art medium. 3DVDT has proudly supported this festival since its inception by providing the 3D models of the historic downtown Napa buildings that …

PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY IN THEORY AND APPLICATION – GRAND TOUR ITALY 2022

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Grand Tour Italy 2022 Preservation Technology – in Theory and Application Organized by Assorestauro and Association for Preservation Technology (APTI) From Milan to Bologna, Ferrara, Venice and Mantua, 28 professional architects, engineers, and preservationists from the US, Canada and the UK toured the Emilia-Romagna Region in Northern Italy for a 5-day immersive experience to witness …

OAKLAND’S BROOKLYN BASIN 9TH AVE. TERMINAL TO BE PRESERVED

3DVDT 3D Scan Model Oakland CA 9th Ave Terminal

As development of Oakland’s largest new building development in a half a century is underway, efforts to save the historic 9th Avenue Terminal at the Port of Oakland have resulted in the preservation of the historically significant portion of the building, to showcase a maritime museum. 3DVDT surveyed the 180,000 sq. ft. warehouse that was …

PRECISION PRESERVATION AT MARE ISLAND WITH 3DVDT

Mare Island 3D Scanning Photo for Historic Preservation

On November 4th, on-site documentation took place in the form of several workshops, sponsored by California Preservation Foundation in partnership with Mare Island Historic Park, Vallejo CA. Demonstrations of laser scanning, photogrammetry, drones and large format cameras engaged a curious audience eager to learn more about innovative technologies currently used to assess, evaluate and measure …

SCAN TO BIM SOLUTION FOR OFF SITE FABRICATION

Pre-Fabrication of a Containment Structure for the historic Goodman Library Designed by local Napa architect Luther Turton and constructed in 1901, the Goodman Library suffered extensive damage from the South Napa Earthquake in August of 2014. The tower stands currently at risk of further damage due to potential after shocks and vibrations from a development project …