ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
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Articles | Volume II-5/W3
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsannals-II-5-W3-191-2015
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsannals-II-5-W3-191-2015
11 Aug 2015
 | 11 Aug 2015

Point clouds segmentation as base for as-built BIM creation

H. Macher, T. Landes, and P. Grussenmeyer

Keywords: 3D modelling, indoor point clouds, space segmentation, as-built BIM, existing buildings, automation

Abstract. In this paper, a three steps segmentation approach is proposed in order to create 3D models from point clouds acquired by TLS inside buildings. The three scales of segmentation are floors, rooms and planes composing the rooms. First, floor segmentation is performed based on analysis of point distribution along Z axis. Then, for each floor, room segmentation is achieved considering a slice of point cloud at ceiling level. Finally, planes are segmented for each room, and planes corresponding to ceilings and floors are identified. Results of each step are analysed and potential improvements are proposed. Based on segmented point clouds, the creation of as-built BIM is considered in a future work section. Not only the classification of planes into several categories is proposed, but the potential use of point clouds acquired outside buildings is also considered.