[...] I think that such mobile laser scanners will become a major advantage for architects, as it will be a quick way to go to an existing site and not only “pocket” those impressions which we can take back to the office for later design analysis, but also virtually recreate precise measured recordings that we can further put into digital software programs like AutoCAD and other drafting/3D-rendering tools. Furthermore, I think that as digital media tools for architects continue to advance, we will have greater capabilities by which to not only visualize future built environments, but we will also have greater capability by which to re-create existing real-world environments in virtual form — upon which we can make smoother, quicker and more beautiful changes as we build upon them. Needless to say, such mobile laser scanning advances also serve to help record history of existing historic buildings which are either deteriorating and need a face-lift, or simply need to be recorded in order to create virtual architectural collective memories. [...]