3D Scanning a High-Rise Apartment Complex

In the dynamic world of property management, accurate and current documentation is essential for effective operations, renovations, and strategic planning. Recently, As-Built World partnered with a national property management company that had just acquired a prominent high-rise apartment complex in National Landing, Arlington, Virginia. The client lacked up-to-date floor plans for the various unit layouts across the building’s 17 floors and needed clear visuals of the recently remodeled lobby area. Our 3D scanning services using the Matterport Pro3 camera provided a complete, immersive digital solution to address these needs efficiently.

The Challenge: Limited Documentation for a Major Acquisition

Acquiring a multi-story property like this one—spanning 17 floors with diverse amenities and resident units—comes with documentation gaps that can complicate management. Without reliable as-built records, assessing layouts, planning maintenance, or evaluating recent upgrades becomes challenging. The remodeled lobby, in particular, required detailed capture to review its modern design and flow. Traditional methods would have been labor-intensive and disruptive in an active residential building. Our objective was to deliver precise, non-intrusive documentation that captured the property’s full scope.

Our Solution: Extensive 3D Scanning with Matterport Pro3

As-Built World specializes in creating high-fidelity digital twins that transform how properties
are understood and managed. For this project, we utilized the Matterport Pro3 camera to produce
detailed 3D models, accurate floor plans, and immersive virtual tours. We scanned the entire first
floor and extended coverage to representative units throughout the building, along with premium
rooftop features.

Key elements captured include:

• First Floor Comprehensive Scan: The remodeled lobby with its updated aesthetics, entry features, and public spaces; male and female restrooms; mailbox room; leasing office including three back offices; loading dock; on-site convenience store; and resident units for layout reference.
• Extensive Unit Documentation: Over 60 apartment units across multiple floors, The buildings 4 different corridor layouts, were scanned to document the variety of layouts, sizes, and conditions—providing invaluable data for inventory, renovations, and marketing.
• Rooftop and Exterior Amenities: The building’s roof, featuring a stunning rooftop pool, state-of-the-art gym, computer lab, and meditation room. The exterior scan captured the full facade, landscaping, and surrounding context including mechanical units for a complete property overview.
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The Benefits: Precision, Speed, and Long-Term Value

This project highlights the transformative power of 3D scanning for property management:

• Minimal Disruption: Scanning was completed efficiently with little impact on residents or daily operations.
• Comprehensive Coverage: From ground-level common areas to over 60 units and rooftop amenities, the scan provides thorough documentation across the 17-floor building.
• Actionable Insights: High-resolution visuals of the remodeled lobby and detailed unit plans support immediate assessments and future planning.
• Portfolio-Wide Potential: For a national operator, this scalable approach standardizes documentation and enhances asset management across properties.