In this paper use of laser scanner and its potential benefits for the built and natural environment is explained based on the
research studies undertaken in the built and natural environment fields. In the following section, background information and literature search are presented in the research studies in regard to 3D laser scanner. This includes technical description of 3D laser scanner concept, use of this technology in the literature, the vision for the use of this technology and the limitations
experienced in the initial experiments of this tool in the research studies in the built and natural environment.