Rethink what’s
already built.

Technology for circular construction.

A single crack, or a drawing that was never archived, raises a lot of questions when you work with existing structures. We need to ask them early.

We provide workflows, models and analytics based on the building as it stands, with all its deviations, defects and potential. To do that, we combine high-precision capture with collaborative technology, building the foundation for circular construction.

We capture to keep.
 

orto space

Collaborate in the point cloud model, straight from the browser

  • Measure dimensions, components and condition
  • Locate reports and find them again easily
  • Bring every trade together in one model
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Reality Capture

High-precision laser surveys for planning, reuse and life cycle assessment

  • Deformation-accurate 2D/3D drawings
  • Intelligent area and quantity take-off
  • 3D building modelling (IFC)
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Potential Analysis

Reducing risk and enabling high-value reuse in existing buildings, based on data

Component audits and digital archiving

Reuse potential and risk assessment

LCA in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14040

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»Working with existing buildings should be a pleasure. So we are building the tools we were missing ourselves.«

Felix Matschinske, Co-Founder → Our Mission

Precision is a head start

Reduce planning risk and cost through precision from the start.

Costs

-30–60 %

Cut travel and coordination effort through central data access.1

Time

-35 %

Increase the value through transparent documentation.2

Market Value

+10 %


1: AACE International (2020). Cost Estimate Classification System – As Applied in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction.
2: ETASR (2023). Construction Cost Overrun Analysis Studies.

Strategic Projects

Phase 0

Federal Ministry of Economics
Research & Development

Together with Coburg University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Digital Heritage Conservation, orto is developing the digital building logbook for work on existing buildings

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DIN SPEC 91506

German Institute for Standardization
Research & Development

Carbon storage in existing buildings cannot yet be measured in a consistent way. Together with partners from research and industry, we are developing the methodology to do so.

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RE-3D Spatial AI

Supported by European Union
Research & Development

As part of Berlin’s Masterplan Industriestadt 4.0, orto is developing the foundations for digital point cloud segmentation in a circular construction industry.

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Open Cultures

Technical University Brunswick
Research & Development

Working across disciplines with research and industry: an analysis of existing buildings and land that brings participation and planning together.

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  • Projects
  • RH5
  • RH5

    Detached House 2024

    Building analysis for conversion planning
    Private client

    200m2

    Ground Area

    15 GB

    Raw Data

    A detached house from the 1960s is to be remodelled and extended with a new extension. A precise digital inventory is required for the planning, which not only includes the 200m² building, but also the context of the neighbourhood and the open spaces. The captured 3D data serves as the basis for a BIM model, which is used both for coordination with the client and for coordinating the trades.

    The data is managed via orto as a central platform in order to efficiently control the as-built analysis and further planning. Special emphasis is placed on gaining an insight into the beam construction, analysing harmful substances and providing a detailed planning basis for extensions and new builds. The technical infrastructure, such as the connection of an e-vehicle charging station, is also taken into account.

    Digital data storage enables end-to-end traceability of all conversion decisions and access to older building data. The continuous storage of intermediate statuses ensures that all those involved in planning can access current and historical information at any time - a crucial basis for well-founded and sustainable construction planning.

    Get to know orto.
    Schedule a call
    01
    How large is the project in question?
    m²
    02
    Is scan data already available?
    03
    Briefly describe your project.
    04
    Your email address
    Thank you for your enquiry. We will get back to you as soon as possible.