3D LASER SCANNING IN THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE, THAILAND

摘要

Watpasatharuam is a long historic temple of Buddhism and is located in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast region of Thailand. The temple was established in 2475 BE (1932 A.D.iand covered the area of 0.25 sq.km. (134 rai) It is a significant center of spiritual and religious practices for the surrounding local communities The temple nourishes the natural landscape and traditional architecture building. Up to date, new technology takes part in renovation and preservation of historic temple processes. A 3D laser scanning can play an important role in the renovation and preservation of historic architecture. It can be expanded beyond the traditional dependence on 2D representations. The products from 3D laser scanning can be integrated into commercial Building Information Model (BIM) Computer Aided Design (CAD) and modeling applications that can be used from initial concept, throughout the design process to construction drawing. This paper discusses how 3D laser scanning is used to record the temple features and its 3D point cloud data set can assist the architect exploring potential alternative design. The design solutions can be established within an accurate framework Along with cost estimation can be calculated in the renovation process. 3D models built from laser scanning data set ultimately improve the quality and understanding of a planned design for architectural reconstruction A proposed renovation of the Watpasatharuam temple provides a case study illustrating how data derived from 3D laser scanning can form the basis of an accurate 3D model which can be integrated seamlessly into the architectural design process.