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Item Terrestrial Laser Scanning Survey of Hockley Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas: Project Report II(2023-04-05) Glowacki, Kevin; Baaske, Benjamin; Billingsley, AndrewItem Selwyn School | Denton, Texas: Procedural Report: Illustrations(2023-04-05) Glowacki, Kevin; Warden, Robert; Billingsley, Andrew; Baaske, BenjaminThe following is a procedural report compiling illustrations produced from laser scanning and aerial (UAV) photogrammetry conducted November 2016 to January 2017 by the Center for Heritage Conservation, Texas A&M University, at the historic campus of the Selwyn School in Denton, Texas.Item Terrestrial Laser Scanning Survey of Haynes Engineering Building, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas: Project Report II(2023-04-05) Baaske, Benjamin; Glowacki, Kevin; Warden, Robert; Hernandez-Mayen, SandraItem Terrestrial Laser Scanning Survey of Haynes Engineering Building, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas: Project Report I(2023-04-05) Glowacki, Kevin; Baaske, BenjaminItem Creating a digital record of mid-century modern architecture: Documentation of the Teague Research Center at Texas A&M University. Paper presentation as an APT Student Scholar at the 2019 annual Association for Preservation Technology International meeting in Miami, CS3.4 Ordinary Everyday Modernism (OEM) in Miami, The Caribbean and the Americas(2023-04-05) Baaske, BenjaminOften dismissed as an architectural work on the main campus of Texas A&M University, the Olin E. Teague Research Center is among a group of architectural specimens uniquely threatened, yet poised for efficient digital documentation; mid-century modern architecture. The Teague Documentation Project began in 2017 as a condition assessment and digital survey (via terrestrial laser scanning) of the Olin E. Teague Research Center, an example of mid-century modern architecture on Texas A&M University’s main campus. Documentation in 2018 focused on the continuation of laser scanning to create a more complete 3D point cloud of Teague. The 2017 phase of documentation captured ground-based, exterior laser scans of the building. The 2018 phase of laser scanning addressed the roof of Teague as well as the main circulation areas of the interior. These interior areas included the corridors on levels 1-3, the east stairwell, the middle stairwells, and the upper portion of the west stairwell. 33 scans were registered together between the 2017 ground-based positions and the 2018 roof positions; and 68 interior scan positions were registered. Registration is typically done with the assistance of targets (checkerboards and/or spheres) and total data stations, however, this project relied on the software’s (FARO SCENE) ability to recognize surface planes and use those for registration. In the context of contemporary (or, in this case, mid-century modern) architecture, the number of well-preserved and visible planes make it possible to achieve results comparable to that of registration aided by digital survey markers and measurements. Automatic registration and manual registration with surface planes reduce setup time and allow for documentation with a minimal team of surveyors. While it is clear that laser scanning is a non-invasive or non-damaging documentation method with respect to the building, phasing exterior to public circulation ensures documentation is minimally invasive to the building occupants. This notion is imperative if active buildings are to be documented without annoyance to and to encourage collaboration with building proctors and occupants. Development of methodologies like this for heritage conservation are important, because they give preservationists precedent for what is possible in terms of procedure and scope. Furthermore, testing faster methods that reduce setup time, while maintaining accuracy with minimal post production, is important for large-scale documentation of heritage districts. Efficiently building these 3D-digital archives provides a baseline for the conservation of mid-century modern architecture. This data allows for the assessment of current conditions, as well as foundation for the development of design solutions for conservation efforts.Item Terrestrial Laser Scanning Survey of Hockley Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas: Project Report I(2023-04-05) Glowacki, Kevin; Baaske, Benjamin; Billingsley, AndrewItem Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Historic Building Information Modeling of the Caudill House in College Station, Texas. Poster presented at the 2021 22nd Annual Historic Preservation Symposium, February 13, 2021(2023-04-05) Baaske, BenjaminThe Caudill House is a Mid-century Modern residence in College Station, Texas. William (Bill) Caudill (1914-1983) designed the residence while working as a founding partner of the architectural firm, Caudill, Rowlett, and Scott (CRS). In order to facilitate renovation planning of the Caudill House, terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and historic building information modeling (HBIM) were conducted at the Mid-century Modern residence in College Station, Texas. Both the residence’s interior and exterior were laser scanned for the production of an HBIM. This model serves as a 3D as-built to better plan renovation on the historic residence. TLS survey of the home reinforced issues in documenting modern buildings, as well as their solutions both in terms of preparation and execution.Item Terrestrial Laser Scanning Survey of Hockley Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas. Poster presented at the 21st Annual Historic Preservation Symposium at Texas A&M University, February 15, 2020(2022-12-14) Baaske, Benjamin; Glowacki, Kevin T.; Billingsley, AndrewItem Olin E. Teague Research Center: Historic Structures Report(2022-11-29) Baaske, BenjaminItem Mitchell House: Photogrammetric Report(2022-11-29) Baaske, BenjaminIn order to create more accurate exterior elevations and isometric views of Mitchell House, a photogrammetric study of the exterior was conducted. This study built a collection of data of the house’s exterior founded in images, which translated into 3D point clouds, meshes, and texture-mapped surfaces. From this 3D data, conventional architectural illustrations were produced such as elevations (façade and top view) and isometric views. This methodology created the opportunity to generate floor plans, sections, and additional sets of isometric views from interior photogrammetry as well.Item Heritage, Conservation & Archaeology - 18th Annual Historic Preservation Symposium at Texas A&M University: Program and Abstracts(2022-10-27)“Heritage, Conservation & Archaeology,” the 17th Annual Historic Preservation Symposium at Texas A&M University, explored the intersection of archaeology, architecture, and heritage conservation as closely related fields concerned with protecting the world's cultural resources. The symposium brought together a number of distinguished speakers who provided important insights about combining traditional archaeological techniques and legacy data with the latest technologies for documenting, assessing, preserving, and conserving a wide variety of archaeological sites, historic artifacts, and cultural landscapes, vernacular traditions. The speakers challenged us to consider a variety of questions: How is heritage conservation integrated into archaeological research, and vice-versa? What are the best ways to document, protect, and promote heritage assets from multi- period and multicultural sites? What impact do preservation and conservation efforts have on the living communities of descend- ant groups? How do we balance different – and sometimes competing – heritage values and approaches when dealing with archaeological sites and traditional lifeways?Item Alcatraz Island, Scanning and Modeling: Procedural Report(2022-10-27) Glowacki, Kevin T.; Billingsley, Andrew; Baaske, BenjaminThe Center for Heritage Conservation (CHC) from Texas A&M University (TAMU) conducted laser scanning studies at Alcatraz Island from 2011 to 2016. Survey consisted of two techniques: total station survey and 3D laser scanning. The survey produced raw scan data, which was processed into a 3D point cloud. From the point cloud, E57 and ASCII formats of the laser scans were exported. This point cloud data was then used to modify an existing Revit model into a more accurate preliminary BIM model, from which a BIM-ready model can be built.Item Difficult Campus Heritage - 22nd Annual Historic Preservation Symposium at Texas A&M University, February 13, 2021: Program and Abstracts(2021-04-30)"Difficult Campus Heritage," the 22nd Annual Historic Preservation Symposium at Texas A&M University, looked at a sample of the different ways colleges and universities around the world are currently addressing the preservation and conservation of heritage and heritage assets (for example: buildings, statues, memorial sites, art, museums, archival collections) that relate to topics such as gender, race, religion, and politics. These include aspects of history, heritage, values, tradition, and identity that have emerged, especially over the last few years, as very polarizing, contentious, offensive, controversial, and often difficult to discuss. What perspectives should university administrators, planners, curators, preservationists and conservators keep in mind as they formulate their own policies and conservation strategies for campus heritage? And what do our students (future administrators, planners, curators, preservationists, and conservators) need to be aware of as they formulate their own informed responses about these issues? The symposium offered an outstanding slate of nationally and internationally known scholars discussing case studies from Texas, the United States, Barbados, and South Africa.Item Documentation and Conditions Assessment of Munden's Battery, St. Helena (CHC-2020-01-02)(2020-11-03) Fortenberry, Brent R.; Ashburn, JaneTechnical report on the documentation and conditions assessment of Munden's FortItem Documentation and Conditions Assessment of High Knoll Fort, St. Helena (CHC-2020-01-01)(2020-11-03) Fortenberry, Brent R.; Ashburn, JaneA technical report detailing documentation and conservation assessment at High Knoll Fort, St. Helena Island.Item Documentation and Conditions Assessment of Banks' Battery, St. Helena (CHC-2020-01-03)(2020-11-03) Fortenberry, Brent R.; Ashburn, JaneDocumentation and Conditions Assessment of High Knoll Fort, St. Helena (CHC 2020-01-03Item Documentation and Conditions Assessment of Jacob's Ladder, St. Helena (CHC-2020-01-04)(2020-11-03) Fortenberry, Brent R.; Ashburn, JaneDocumentation and Conditions Assessment of Jacob's Ladder, St. Helena (CHC-2020-01-04)Item Investigating vernacular design at the Treviño-Uribe Rancho complex in San Ygnacio, Texas. Poster presented at the 2020 Virtual Conference of the Vernacular Architecture Forum, May 9, 2020(2020-05-16) Glowacki, Kevin T.; Billingsley, Andrew J.; Baaske, Benjamin; Briscoe, Frank; Warden, Robert; Champagne, Lonnie.The Jesus Treviño-Blas Maria Uribe Rancho in San Ygnacio, Texas, is an important example of a fortified home from the Spanish Colonial and Mexican periods of settlement along the Rio Grande River. Originally constructed in 1830 as a one-room structure, the building was later transformed (1851–1871) into a multi-roomed complex that served both as a family home and as a place of refuge for the surrounding community. Employing largely local material in its construction, the complex attests to vernacular architectural techniques of the region as well as many cultural, economic, and political developments of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The building was documented by the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) in 1936 and was later designated a Texas Historic Landmark in 1964 and a National Historic Landmark in 1998. In 2017, an architectural survey utilizing terrestrial laser scanning was conducted by a team from Texas A&M University. The data collected allow for comparisons with the hand-measured drawings from the HABS documentation of the 1930s in terms of accuracy, precision, graphic standards, and interpretive purposes. This poster explores ways in which the data can be analyzed and visualized as complementary forms of documentation to shed new light vernacular design.