Scan-to-BIM & as-built drawings for single-family home in Connecticut

The client reached out to ORIGIN to request the modeling of a 20th-century residential building and the preparation of a full set of drawings.

This building is a colonial-style, 2-story, single-family home with a total area of 7,125 square feet, including 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and an attached garage. The structure also features a basement and an attic.

Input: Complete point cloud of both the exterior and interior.

Project deliverables:

• Revit 3D model of the building at LOD 250;
• A set of drawings, including floor plans and elevations.

The house is designed in a colonial style, featuring rectangular facades, symmetrical elements, a tiled roof, arched vaults, a cozy backyard garden, and a glass-enclosed terrace. It is constructed using masonry and wood, with tall rectangular windows fitted with shutters.

Because the design includes numerous decorative elements, such as large shuttered windows and arched vaults, the project required a high level of geometric accuracy and meticulous attention to detail from the ORIGIN team.

The main request was to present the facades as realistically as possible and to pay close attention to the interior.

In particular, the facades include numerous windows and glass terraces, which required the use of multiple window types and curtain wall systems to achieve an accurate representation. To enhance realism, the team applied materials that closely matched the actual finishes, based on reference photos of the house.

Additionally, at the client’s request, the team modeled an outdoor fireplace in the backyard.

As shown in the screenshots, special attention was given to the entrance. We used decorative architectural columns and a complex door family with an arched glass element.

To enhance the realism of the facades, rainwater pipes were also modeled across the entire building.