About us

Welcome to marisol – an innovative project that is revolutionizing the construction industry through the use of cutting-edge technologies. We are an interdisciplinary team of experts who are passionate about shaping the transition from manual to digital processes in the construction and real estate sectors. Our focus is on the EXIST-funded research transfer project, which aims to develop and bring to market innovative AI-powered solutions for the digital capture of existing buildings.

Our Mission

The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Projects increasingly need to be implemented efficiently and digitally to meet growing demands. Around 70% of construction projects in the DACH region involve existing buildings, often lacking complete or up-to-date documentation. Our goal at Marisol is to address these challenges by developing innovative digital solutions specifically designed for existing buildings and tailored to the needs of our partners. Using optical measurement technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), we create detailed 3D models that serve as a planning basis for construction projects, minimizing the need for on-site visits.

Our work aims to automate the entire process of building surveying and digitalization. Our clients – especially architects, engineers, and developers – benefit from significant time savings and precise results. We use RGB-D video data (a specialized depth measurement technique) and process it in the cloud to generate high-quality IFC 3D models that meet the highest industry standards. These models can be directly integrated into Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, streamlining subsequent planning and construction processes.

Our Vision

Our vision is to drive the digital transformation in construction. We believe that by utilizing AI algorithms and modern cloud technologies, work processes in construction can be made more efficient and sustainable. At Marisol, we rely on an end-to-end process chain that is fully automated – from capturing building data to generating the 3D model. This clearly differentiates us from existing solutions, which often require manual post-processing and are limited by costly measuring equipment.

We see it as our mission to sustainably transform construction projects through the use of digitalization and automation. This not only reduces the labor time for professionals but also significantly lowers costs by minimizing the need for complex and error-prone manual processes. At the same time, our solution contributes to lower CO2 emissions and more environmentally friendly construction.

Research Transfer and Collaboration

marisol is the result of a successful research transfer between the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Saarland (htw saar) and OBG Hochbau GmbH & Co. KG. Together, we are working on transforming buildings into digital models using video data and AI technologies. Our close partnerships with building authorities, architectural firms, and other stakeholders in the construction industry enable us to develop practical solutions tailored to market needs.

Additionally, we benefit from a strong network of research institutions, including the Fraunhofer Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (IZFP) and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). These partnerships strengthen our innovative capabilities and ensure that we remain at the forefront of technological developments.

Our Future

The future of construction lies in digitalization and automation, and Marisol is ready to shape this future. Our team is continuously working on the further development of our technology to make it even more user-friendly, precise, and sustainable. Throughout this journey, we never lose sight of our vision: to make the construction industry more efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly.

We are proud to be part of this transformation and invite you to join us on this exciting path.