Cetopo automates the creation of precise 3D site models by integrating data from over 60 sources, including terrain, buildings, and property boundaries. These geo-located models are delivered in formats compatible with BIM and CAD software, accelerating architectural design workflows by reducing manual data acquisition.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Architectural design workflows are often hindered by the time-consuming process of acquiring and integrating accurate 3D site data. Manually compiling terrain, building, road, and property information from disparate sources delays project initiation and can lead to inconsistencies in early-stage design and visualization.
Solution
Cetopo provides an automated platform for generating and delivering precise 3D site models, streamlining the initial phases of architectural projects. By aggregating data from over 60 sources, the platform creates geo-located models that include detailed terrain, existing structures, infrastructure, and property boundaries. These models are delivered in formats compatible with industry-standard BIM and CAD software, enabling immediate integration into design workflows. This approach significantly reduces the manual effort required for site data acquisition, allowing designers to focus on conceptualization and visualization with reliable contextual information.
Target Audience
Primary users are architects, urban planners, and real estate developers who require accurate and readily usable 3D site and context models for project planning, design, and visualization.
Features
- Automated generation of geo-located 3D site models by integrating data from 60+ sources.
- Inclusion of comprehensive site elements: terrain, buildings, roads, trees, and property lines.
- Support for Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows with native file exports for common design software (e.g., Revit, Archicad, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, 3DS Max).
- Configurable model generation allowing users to specify detail levels, content inclusion, and visual styles.
- Tools for creating high-fidelity visualizations with access to real-world orthophotos and vegetation assets.
- Plugins available for direct integration into Archicad and Revit.
- Data availability across five European countries (Finland, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands, UK) with ongoing expansion.