Date of Award

6-6-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Departments

Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering

First Advisor

Ahmed Amer

Second Advisor

Hisham Said

Abstract

The Revit WalaSee is a software-hardware integration tool designed to make building renovations smarter and more sustainable. In the construction industry, rework and demolition make up a large part of global construction waste and carbon emissions, largely due to the lack of internal wall documentation in older buildings. Our project addresses this issue by developing the pipeline between the Walabot wall scanner, a handheld device that detects hidden elements behind drywall, and Autodesk Revit, a widely used platform for Building Information Modeling (BIM).With the Revit WalaSee, someone without extensive technical training could scan any wall and produce accurate 3D modelling data.

By collecting and storing scan data from the Walabot, our system uses an algorithmic approach to recognize and label interior components, and converts them into an IFC file type (a 3D modeling file). In the 3D modeling file, each object is identified with properties such as material, size, and location. This IFC file can then be imported into any 3D modeling software that supports IFC files, though this project focuses on Autodesk Revit. This allows builders and designers to work with a digital representation of the wall’s interior, which improves planning and reduces waste. The goal is to make renovation projects more accurate, less wasteful, and promote sustainable renovation practices.

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