Residential | Commerical | Industrial
Project Overview
At the scenic Shipyard Lane residence in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, our team at Pointknown captured full existing conditions of both the home and its surrounding hardscape and waterfront context. Situated in a dynamic coastal setting, the project required precision in capturing complex geometry, exterior façades, site topography, and interior volumes—all seamlessly integrated into one deliverable.
Scope of Work
Terrestrial SLAM/mobile LiDAR scanning of interior and exterior spaces, including high-coverage scans of structural and façade elements.
Drone photogrammetry and aerial imagery to capture roof geometry, waterfront context and surrounding site hardscape.
360° panoramic video and high-resolution photography to supplement spatial context, preserve finishes, and support stakeholder communication.
Registration of all scan clouds into a unified point-cloud.
Conversion into design-ready outputs: Revit (.RVT) model, AutoCAD (DWG/PDF) plans & elevations, and point-cloud exports (E57/RCP) for future use by architects and contractors.
Deliverables
Revit model of the residence including major structural/architectural elements, window/door openings, and surrounding hardscape.
AutoCAD sheet set: floor plans, exterior elevations, site plan and sections.
360° walk-through visuals for design teams and owner reference.
Technology & Workflow
Utilizing the latest capture and processing technologies, our workflow combined mobile SLAM scanning for rapid interior capture, tripod-mounted LiDAR for high-density facade mapping, and drone grid flights for site and roof context. Data aggregation occurred in Autodesk ReCap and CloudCompare for registration and QA, followed by modelling in Autodesk Revit. This approach provided a true digital twin that design teams can trust. Pointknown+2Pointknown+2
Results & Impact
The Mattapoisett waterfront residence now sits on a fully documented digital baseline: the architecture, site and hardscape are mapped with millimetre-level accuracy. Architects and designers can begin their work knowing they’ve got verified geometry, avoiding costly re-visits or measurement assumptions. The owner now holds a rich model and drawing set to support renovation, addition or long-term facility planning.
Why This Project Matters
Waterfront homes pose unique challenges: non-orthogonal facades, complex terrain, roof overhangs, and site features like decks or seawalls. At Shipyard Lane, we captured all of these with our hybrid capture strategy—ensuring the data is not only accurate but also usable for downstream design and construction. Clients love that we provide “digital confidence” at the start of their project.