Human–computer interaction for building documentation

Abstract: Good documentation of existing buildings assists decision making regarding interventions. For this task, we are developing a flexible user-centered method allowing for real-time capturing and documentation by various stakeholders through mobile laser imaging, detection, and ranging (LiDAR) technology. As a first step in developing this concept, this paper incorporates user requirements through the analyses of current needs and practices in building documentation. We conducted an exploratory study of stakeholder groups through seven semi-structured interviews to identify user requirements and group-wise documentation focuses. It is concluded that varying professionals needs and practices require unique sets of user interface features.