CASE STUDY | SCAN TO BIM | EUROPE

Existing School Building, Europe

Scan to BIM Services UK created an LOD 300 Revit model of the architecture and structure of an existing two-block school building in Europe, working from the scan data supplied by the client.

Existing European school building Scan to BIM project
LOD 300

precision model

8,800 m²

approx. site area

2 Blocks

Basement + 3 floors

KEY DETAILS

Project at a Glance

Building Existing school building, Europe
Project Type Scan to BIM
Disciplines Architecture and Structure
Site Area Approx. 8,800 m²
Floors Approx. 4 (2 blocks, basement + 3 floors)
Level of Detail LOD 300
Inputs Received Scan data
Deliverables Detailed 3D Revit model
ABOUT

Overview

This 2023 project involved an existing school building in Europe with a site area of approximately 8,800 m². The client needed an accurate as-built BIM model of the premises and supplied scan data as the basis for the work.

Scan to BIM Services UK modelled the architectural and structural elements of both blocks in Revit at LOD 300 and delivered the work within the agreed timespan.

PROJECT SCOPE

The Brief

The objective was to create a 3D BIM model of the existing school building in Revit from the scan data received. The model was to be built at LOD 300 and cover the architecture and structure of the building, which comprises two blocks of approximately four levels (basement plus three floors).

The elements to be modelled from the scans were:

  • Structural elements: walls, columns, slabs, beams and roof
  • Floors, stairs, ladders and ramps
  • Ceilings and partitions
  • Curtain walls, windows and doors
  • Elevator shafts, openings and railings
KEY CONSTRAINTS

Challenges

01

Size of the premises

The site covered approximately 8,800 m² across two blocks, so the model had to remain consistent across a large number of spaces and levels.

02

Multiple levels

Basement and upper levels had to be modelled together, with stairs, ramps, ladders and elevator shafts connecting them accurately.

03

Breadth of elements

All visible structural elements and a wide range of architectural elements had to be captured from the scan data at LOD 300.

OUR PROCESS

Our Approach

Step 01

Review of Scan Data

We reviewed the scan data for both blocks to understand the layout, levels and extent of the building before modelling began.

Step 02

Structural and Architectural Modelling

In Revit, we modelled the visible structural elements, including walls, columns, slabs, beams and roof, followed by floors, stairs, ladders, ramps, ceilings, partitions and elevator shafts.

Step 03

Openings, Envelope Elements and Delivery

Curtain walls, windows, doors, openings and railings were then added, and the completed detailed Revit 3D model was delivered to the client.

RESULT

The Outcome

Scan to BIM Services UK delivered a detailed LOD 300 Revit 3D model of the existing school building within the stipulated time frame.

The client was pleased with the coordinated model and appreciated the quality of the work.

LOD 300 architectural and structural BIM model of the school
WHO WE ARE

About Scan to BIM Services UK

Scan to BIM Services UK specialises in converting laser scans and point cloud data into accurate, usable BIM models and drawings. We have served more than 500 companies across the UK and Europe. Our team works with architectural, structural and MEP scan data to produce detailed Revit models of existing buildings, from schools and offices to retail and industrial sites.

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