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municipalauthorities.org | 17 view the mechanical, HVAC, and electrical components of the WAS Thickening and Trucked Waste Facilities. 3D visualization is not limited to new facilities and structures, but also the proposed site itself to better understand impacts associated with grading, stormwater detention basins, laydown considerations, vehicle turning radiuses, etc. If there are any historical considerations or concerned citizen groups, a site rendering can outline any potential viewpoints where architectural screening may be of benefit to avoid impeding views of the surrounding area. Screening could either be incorporated into the structure’s design (color and material selection) or achieved by architectural landscaping. Figures 4 and 5 is an overview of the site utilizing HoloBuilder. It includes the proposed structures, proposed grade (brought in from Civil 3D), and other aspects of the 3D design elements for a fully rendered view of the proposed improvements. The benefits are not limited to the final end product, but also the earlier stages of the design by incorporating LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) into surveying and the exploration of existing site conditions. The benefit of this approach is the ability to grab data from the point cloud and clearly see any site limitations by turning the model, which can yield different vantage points from any site photos taken. Figure 6 shows an excerpt of the LIDAR point cloud established as part of the surveying process. Adoption of these tools has provided the project owners with greater visualization and opportunities for collaboration, allowing operations staff the time to provide a deeper level of comment despite their limited availability. This ultimately aids in developing a solution that meets the owners’ expectations, resulting in clearer contract drawings (3D renderings, isometrics, 3D MOPO Figure 3: WAS Thickening and Trucked Waste Structures (Interior Equipment View) Figure 4: HoloBuilder Site Model with Proposed Improvements Figure 2: WAS Thickening and Trucked Waste Structures (Exterior View) Continued on page 36.