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 is home to many historic buildings that, over the years, have been subject to deterioration due to a variety of environmental factors. The goal of the project is to help develop a health record for these heritage buildings using the latest geospatial technologies.

Methodology

Using 3D data capture tools and photogrammetry techniques, the CGQ team works to reconstruct buildings as comprehensive 3D models, including exterior facades, interiors, and roofs.

This digital twin will provide building conservationists and archaeologists with an unprecedented and invaluable data source for the preservation of built heritage.

To ensure the long-term sustainability of the buildings, the procedure will be documented and made reproducible 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