Reality Capture & LiDAR
A detailed record of
physical space
Reality capture creates a three-dimensional record of a building, interior, structure, or site using terrestrial laser scanning, image-based reconstruction, or a combination of technologies.
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The capture method is selected based on the project and the level of detail required, from immersive visual documentation to precise spatial information for architectural and construction reference.
Terrestrial Laser Scanning
Capturing Spaces in Extraordinary Detail.
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High-density terrestrial LiDAR records millions of spatial measurements each second from multiple scan positions.
Once registered, those measurements form a three-dimensional point cloud representing the visible geometry of the space at the time of capture.
This can provide a detailed record of building exteriors, interiors, architectural features, existing conditions, construction progress, or other physical environments where conventional photography alone does not provide enough spatial information.
Turning Spatial Data Into
Practical Documentation.
Existing Conditions &
Scan-to-CAD
Registered point clouds can be used to develop existing-conditions documentation, including floor plans, elevations, sections, orthographic views, and selected dimensions.
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Through Scan-to-CAD workflows, captured geometry is translated into simplified, editable 2D or 3D documentation that architects, builders, and property owners can use as a reference for planning and design.
Construction & Pre-Drywall Documentation
Buildings change quickly during construction, and many important conditions eventually disappear behind finished surfaces.
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Reality capture can create a visual and spatial record of framing, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical work, blocking, conduit, utilities, structural elements, and other visible conditions before they are concealed.
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Repeated capture at selected milestones can also provide a record of how a project changes from existing conditions through completion.
Immersive Reality Capture
Explore Spaces Beyond Static Images.
Not every project requires high-density laser scanning or detailed CAD documentation. Immersive imaging technologies can provide accessible ways to experience and explore physical spaces remotely.
Matterport Virtual Tours
Matterport creates interactive digital walkthroughs that allow viewers to navigate a property from one captured position to another. It's particularly useful for general layout documentation, property presentation, and remote viewing.
Typical Outputs
Depending on the project, deliverables may include registered point clouds, imagery, orthographic views, floor plans, elevations, sections, selected dimensions, simplified CAD geometry, three-dimensional models, and interactive presentations.
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The scope is determined by what the client needs, not by the amount of data the scanners can collect.
Professional Services Boundary
Spectra Image documents observed physical conditions and provides spatial information for documentation, visualization, planning, and design reference.
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We do not provide architectural or engineering design, licensed surveying, code certification, structural analysis, or other services requiring a licensed professional. When those services are required, we can coordinate the underlying capture data and CAD files with the client's architect, engineer, surveyor, or other professional.
