Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Geometry-based Building Genealogy Research: Landshut, St. Martin’s and Two Transylvanian Saxon Churches

A groundbreaking application of terrestrial laser scanning has revealed new insights into the geometric complexities and genealogical relationships of late Gothic net vaults, challenging long-held assumptions. By analyzing the nave vault of St. Martin's church in Landshut using precise point-cloud data, researchers identified unique typologies in rib-web connections and global geometry that diverge from established literature. Comparative analysis with vaults from Mediaş and Sighişoara churches—key examples of South-Transylvanian Saxon architecture—highlighted the limitations of plan-view deductions and the influence of earlier building phases on net vault construction. This study redefines approaches to architectural genealogies, emphasizing the role of geometric precision in understanding historical craftsmanship and regional connections.

JOBBIK, E. (2024). Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Geometry-based Building Genealogy Research: Landshut, St. Martin’s and Two Transylvanian Saxon Churches. Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Historia Artium, 111–138. https://doi.org/10.24193/subbhistart.2024.04