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Scientists just released a map of all 2.75 billion buildings on Earth, in 3D

From a digital vantage point in orbit, scientists have mapped every building on Earth—2.75 billion structures, all in 3D.
Science Daily

Breakthrough in 3D object scanning: Boosting clarity and depth perception for complex structures

Improvements in three-dimensional (3D) scanning have enabled quick and accurate scanning of 3D objects, including cultural heritage objects, as 3D point cloud data. However, conventional ...

Machine learning just helped researchers create the biggest 3D map of buildings around the world

A team of Germany-based researchers recently unveiled GlobalBuildingAtlas, which is likely the most detailed 3D map of ...
Chicago Tribune

As church memberships decline, area developers are transforming the structures into unique housing

If a Chicagoan ever considered living in a church, it might evoke images of bell towers, or living in a cathedral like Quasimodo did in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” But an increasingly popular ...
Ars Technica

“Impact printing” is a cement-free alternative to 3D-printed structures

Recently, construction company ICON announced that it is close to completing the world’s largest 3D-printed neighborhood in Georgetown, Texas. This isn’t the only 3D-printed housing project. Hundreds ...