Monument Surveying — As Accurate as the Original.

Surveying of Historic Monuments

Whether it’s a church, a castle, or a historic city center—VDE uses non-contact 3D laser scanning to document historic buildings.Whether it’s a church, a castle, or a historic city center—VDE uses non-contact 3D laser scanning to document historic buildings. Every detail is documented with high precision, and every surface is fully captured—without interfering with the structure and without leaving any gaps in the data.

Innenansicht einer historischen Kirche mit Holzdecke, Emporen und Orgelraum; im Vordergrund steht ein Vermessungslaser/3D-Laserscanner auf Stativ, im Hintergrund Rundfenster und Kirchenbänke.
Rotes Fachwerkhaus mit weißem Putz und Eingangstreppe; davor steht ein 3D-Laserscanner auf Stativ zur Gebäudevermessung.
Historischer Konferenzraum mit Stuckdecke und Kronleuchtern, langem Holztisch, Stühlen, Kamin und großen Fenstern; im Vordergrund steht ein Vermessungsgerät auf Stativ.
Laserscanner auf Stativ erfasst eine große geflügelte Marmorskulptur in einem Museumshof mit Glasdach und Arkaden – 3D-Vermessung und digitale Dokumentation von Kunstwerken.
Historische Villa aus Naturstein im Grünen, davor Messgerät auf Stativ zur Bauvermessung oder Gebäudeanalyse, umgeben von Bäumen und Rasen, Blick nach oben bei bewölktem Himmel.
Stativ mit Kamera im Innenhof eines historischen Gebäudes unter großer Glaskuppel mit blauem Buntglas; Rundgalerie, Bögen und Treppenhaus im warmen Licht.

Precise Documentation of Cultural Heritage

Surveying historic sites using laser scanning enables highly precise digital documentation of historic buildings and cultural assets.

This process captures existing structures in their entirety and in great detail.

Typical applications include:

  • historic buildings
  • protected structures
  • cultural heritage sites
  • archaeological sites

This results in precise digital documentation of valuable historic structures.

Laser Scanning for Historic Buildings

3D laser scanning is increasingly being used to document historic buildings.

This technology enables particularly accurate capture of complex geometries.

Among other things, the following are captured:

  • Building structures
  • Facades
  • Vaults and structures
  • Architectural details

This results in a detailed digital inventory of historic buildings.

Recording Unique Architectural Features

Historic buildings often feature unique architectural details that are difficult to document fully using traditional surveying methods.

Laser scanning allows for the precise capture of:

  • Ornaments
  • Architectural details
  • Irregular geometries
  • Deformed structural components

These features are digitally captured and permanently documented. This results in a complete digital record of the characteristic architectural elements of historic buildings.

The Basis for Restoration

Precise surveying of historic monuments provides the necessary data foundation for restoration projects.

The information gathered helps with:

  • Planning restorations
  • Assessing the existing building structure
  • Analyzing historical building conditions
  • Preparing for interventions

This ensures that restoration projects are based on well-founded and verifiable data.

Digital Reconstruction of Historical Structures

The survey data enables the accurate digital reconstruction of historic buildings and structures.

These models are frequently used for:

  • Reconstructions of historical building conditions
  • Scientific research
  • Documentation for historic preservation
  • Analysis of historical architectural developments

This creates a digitally traceable representation of historic buildings and structures.

Basis for 3D Models and Documentation

The data obtained during historic building surveys can be reused in a variety of ways.

Typical applications include:

  • 3D as-built models
  • Digital building documentation
  • Planning basis for restorations
  • Archiving of historic buildings

This ensures that historic buildings remain digitally documented over the long term. This creates a valuable data foundation for planning, research, and historic preservation.

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