The Montgomery House

History of The Montgomery House

The Montgomery House, built by General William Montgomery in the late 1700s, was occupied by his descendants until his great-granddaughter passed away in 1939. It served as a residence for several generations of the Montgomery family and other local families before being used as the first Lancaster YWCA, a hardware store, a barbershop, and rental units.

3D Laser Scanning The Montgomery House

Existing Conditions documented approximately 5,000 square feet of the exterior, as well as the interior of the State Room at The William Montgomery House. We utilized the cutting-edge Leica RTC360 3D laser scanner to 3D laser scan in color.

3D laser scanning captures spatial data about physical environments using a precisely directed laser beam. This non-contact and non-destructive technology is widely used in various fields. The scanners project a line of laser light onto surfaces to collect data points, forming a detailed digital representation called a "point cloud.”

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Point Cloud Data Processing

The point cloud data was processed on April 24th, 2024. The transition to the product phase occurred on April 25th, 2024, leading to the project's completion on April 29th, 2024. Processing is where multiple scan locations are tied together, or what's called ‘registered’ into a cohesive point cloud. We have multiple scanners and a tripod, and we must connect each of those scan points together. These can be registered in a variety of ways.

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Drone Imagery

On Thursday, June 13th, 2024, Existing Conditions conducted a drone flight at The William Montgomery House. Our FAA-certified pilots can help you leverage drones to the fullest. When combined with an exterior building scan using terrestrial laser scanning, clients often find our visual drone media to be a great alternative to a full 3D Revit model or CAD exterior elevations.

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3D Laser Scanning Historic Landmarks

Historic landmarks hold a unique place in our cultural tapestry. We approach each project with the utmost reverence for preserving the rich heritage these landmarks represent. Our methods blend advanced technology with a deep appreciation for historical significance.

Documenting historic landmarks involves more than just data collection; it requires a commitment to heritage conservation. We take great care to ensure that our documentation not only captures the essence of these landmarks but also aids in their preservation for future generations.

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Existing Conditions 3D Laser Scanning Services

Over the past 27 years, we have measured, documented, and modeled over 10,000 buildings spanning over 700 million square feet across the United States, establishing ourselves as an industry leader in 3D laser scanning. Building professionals trust us to deliver digital representations of the as-built environment with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency. Our dedicated Project Managers provide fast and accurate 3D laser scanning services and drone imagery services, and expert CAD and BIM technicians create custom, detailed deliverables. Our greatest reward remains delivering superior-quality scan-to-BIM work and knowing we played a vital role in our clients’ unique and historic projects.