This 10,000-square-foot private residence is undergoing a full luxury renovation along with a substantial new addition. For projects of this scale, precision is essential—every detail of the existing home and surrounding property must be captured accurately to ensure seamless integration between old and new. That’s why the design team relied on LiDAR Precise Plans to deliver a complete 3D laser scan and Revit BIM model, including the residence and full site topography.
Challenges in Residential Renovations & Additions
High-end residential projects bring unique challenges. Traditional field measurements often miss the fine architectural details and landscape conditions needed for a successful remodel. In a large-scale residence where both interiors and site grading influence the design, relying on outdated drawings can lead to costly rework and delays. The team required a precise as-built model and topographic data to guide the renovation and addition.
Our 3D Laser Scanning & BIM Modeling Services
LiDAR Precise Plans provided a comprehensive scan-to-BIM solution, starting with a full 3D laser scan of the residence and property. Using advanced LiDAR technology, we documented both the architectural features of the home and the surrounding landscape. From this dataset, we created a detailed Revit BIM model that included:
- As-built conditions of the 10,000 SF residence: Walls, doors, windows, ceilings, built-ins, and finishes.
- Site topography: Accurate grading, contours, and surface conditions captured for addition planning.
- Integration-ready BIM model: Seamless compatibility with architectural and engineering workflows.
- Foundation for renovation and addition design: Ensuring new construction aligns perfectly with existing structures and terrain.
Benefits for the Renovation & Addition Team
The scan-to-BIM model provided the project team with:
- Unmatched accuracy: Millimeter-level precision across interior and exterior conditions.
- Confidence in design: A reliable digital foundation for integrating new construction with existing architecture.
- Reduced risk: Eliminated costly surprises by uncovering true as-built and site conditions.
- Streamlined workflows: Architects and engineers could coordinate directly within Revit, reducing site visits and accelerating planning.
Why LiDAR Precise Plans?
For large-scale luxury residential renovations, precision is non-negotiable. Our 3D laser scanning and BIM modeling services provide:
- Accurate as-built documentation for existing structures.
- Topographic BIM data for site planning and additions.
- Seamless scan-to-BIM workflows that save time, reduce errors, and improve collaboration.
Building Confidence in Luxury Design
This 10,000-square-foot luxury residence project highlights how LiDAR Precise Plans helps homeowners, architects, and builders tackle complex renovations and additions with precision. By combining 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM modeling, and topographic data, we deliver the accuracy needed to plan, design, and build with confidence.
Ready to take your residential project to the next level? Contact us today to discover how our 3D scanning and BIM modeling services can support your renovation or addition.
