Val-Jalbert: Digital building health record

Client

Historic Village of Val-Jalbert

Funding 

NSERC – Applied Research and Development Program

Objectives

The village of Val-Jalbert has many historic buildings that, over the years, have been subject to deterioration due to numerous environmental factors. The objective of the project is to participate in the development of a health record for heritage buildings using the latest geospatial technologies.

Methodology

Using 3D data acquisition tools and photogrammetry processes, the CGQ team is working to reconstruct the buildings in the form of complete 3D models, including the exterior facades, interiors, and roofs. This digital twin will provide building conservation managers and archaeologists with a unique and valuable source of data for the preservation of built heritage. To ensure the sustainability of the buildings, the procedure will be documented and reproducible in order to provide a high-quality monitoring tool.

Equipment

A wide range of equipment is being used, including

• the NavVis VLX-2 SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) acquisition system,
• the Go2 quadruped robot equipped with a LiDAR scanner and a 360-degree RGB camera,
• the DJI Matrice M-600 drone equipped with a high-resolution Phase One IXM-50 RGB camera.

Field

Heritage promotion