Feldman3D, the three-dimensional laser scanning division of surveying company Harry R. Feldman, Inc., scanned the Boston Public Library’s McKim Building, as part of its pro bono “Scanning Historic Boston” project.
Feldman3D, the three-dimensional laser scanning division of surveying company Harry R. Feldman, Inc., scanned the Boston Public Library’s McKim Building, as part of its pro bono “Scanning Historic Boston” project.
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The McKim Building was built in 1895 and faces Dartmouth Street.
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The scan images are created of millions of data points.
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Using the data, firms can draft plans of elevation views or show stone coursing and cornice detail.
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The data points can be configured into a three-dimensional model.
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If the building needs to rebuilt or refaced, the data makes it possible for architects to do that within a quarter-inch accuracy.
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“Scanning Historic Boston” also included the Old State House, which was built in 1713.
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