Laser Scanning for Architecture & Design Firms

Accurate Existing Conditions for Faster, More Confident Design

Start design with reliable building data. Sentinel Scanning captures precise existing conditions to support renovations, coordination, and BIM workflows.

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INDUSTRY APPLICATION

Designed for Architectural Projects Where Accurate Existing Conditions Are Critical

Architecture firms rely on accurate existing conditions documentation when planning renovations, adaptive reuse projects, and tenant improvements. Outdated drawings and incomplete documentation can slow design development and introduce risk during construction.

Renovations and adaptive reuse projects
Outdated or missing building documentation
Coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP teams
Revit and BIM workflows requiring accurate base data
Reducing site visits and field verification time

COMMON CHALLENGES

When Existing Conditions Are Inaccurate, Projects Slow Down

Outdated drawings and incomplete documentation force design teams to spend time verifying conditions instead of moving projects forward.

These issues introduce risk early in the project and often lead to delays, redesign, and additional cost.

HOW SENTINEL SCANNING HELPS

Accurate Data from the Start Changes the Entire Design Process

Sentinel Scanning captures highly accurate existing conditions, allowing architecture teams to begin design with reliable building data instead of assumptions.

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Capture precise building geometry

Sentinel Scanning captures highly accurate existing conditions, allowing architecture teams to begin design with reliable building data instead of assumptions.

Work from accurate point cloud data

These measurements are combined to create a highly detailed digital dataset known as a point cloud, which represents the building’s geometry with exceptional accuracy. Architects and engineers can reference this dataset to verify dimensions, analyze spatial relationships, and understand the existing structure before design work begins.

Support Scan-to-BIM workflows

This accurate data supports Scan-to-BIM workflows, allowing design teams to incorporate existing conditions directly into their digital models. Revit models derived from scan data enable architects to work within familiar BIM environments while referencing precise building geometry.

Improve coordination across project disciplines

Accurate existing conditions data allows architectural, structural, and MEP teams to work from a shared understanding of the building. By referencing the same point cloud or BIM model, project teams can align their designs, identify potential conflicts early, and coordinate systems more effectively before construction begins.

Reduce site visits and rework

With reliable scan data available, architects can reduce the need for repeated site visits and focus more time on design development. Consultants across multiple disciplines can coordinate their work using the same accurate building documentation.

DELIVERABLES

Deliverables That Fit Your Design and BIM Workflow

Sentinel Scanning provides documentation that integrates directly into architectural and BIM workflows.

All deliverables are tailored to your project scope and level of detail requirements.

Revit Models (LOD 200–500)

BIM-ready models developed from scan data, allowing teams to design within accurate existing conditions.

Matterport Virtual Walkthroughs

Immersive digital twins enabling remote site understanding and collaboration.

2D Floor Plans & Measured Drawings

Accurate plans to support layout development, documentation, and renovation planning.

Interactive 3D PDFs

Accessible visualizations that allow project teams to explore the building without specialized software.

LET'S TALK

Get Accurate Existing Conditions for Your Next Project

Tell us about your project scope, timeline, and deliverables, and we’ll provide a clear proposal tailored to your needs.

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