Every week here at Geo Week News, we have been highlighting some of our favorite stories from around the internet that cover the geospatial, 3D, and AEC industries. Whether it’s a fascinating case study, insights from an industry thought leader, or deep dives into new tools, there is never any shortage of great writing and storytelling in this industry. So, below you can find links to three stories that we loved this week.
Recreating Stonehenge in West Texas
Aaron Burrell, PS | The American Surveyor
When talking with land surveyors, one of the themes when discussing perks of the job is that every day is different. This article covers a particularly intriguing project that Burrell had the opportunity to work on, marking an even greater change than usual compared to typical jobs. Working in West Texas, Burrell was part of a team recreating Stonehenge in the city of Odessa. He talks about some of the processes behind making the project a success, and collaboration with colleagues from a variety of different industries.
The Role of Point Cloud to Revit in Preserving Historical Buildings
UniquesCADD
As laser scanning technology has improved and become more accessible in both price and ease of use, scan-to-BIM workflows have become a regular part of AEC projects for many firms around the world. As this article explores, it’s not just new construction and renovations that can benefit from this type of work. Historical preservation, for which laser scanning is becoming increasingly popular, is finding real value in these scan-to-BIM workflows.
Notre-Dame Is Getting an A.I.-Powered ‘Digital Twin’
Jo Lawson-Tancred | artnet
The famed Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris is one of the most iconic religious structures in the world. In 2019, much of the cathedral was destroyed in a fire, leading to a lengthy renovation period but a recent reopening. As was covered throughout those restoration efforts, reality capture data was a major reason why they were able to recreate the cathedral in its original form. Now, they are taking things a step forward, partnering with Microsoft to create an AI-powered digital twin.
