Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany

The Bavarian Building Authority, including the CAD-Stelle Bayern, a department of the Building Authority at the University of Munich, has helped create a 3D model of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. Measurements of the castle were taken by helicopter as well as by internal and external scanning. The purpose of the exercise was to provide a computer-based mapping of damage to allow essential repairs to be done to the façade of the castle. The 3D model, which uses IFCs, will later be used for FM purposes – and visiting tourists will be able to see the model and enjoy the castle both virtually and in reality.