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Backyard Roof Mapper
An early mapping sketch for estimating shade and roof shapes from simple photos.
Published March 15, 202656 likes
About this project
This project explores a manual workflow for tracing roof edges and shade areas from ordinary photos. The goal is to learn what information is needed before attempting a more technical mapping tool.
Technologies & Topics
mappingphotosshade
Growth Ledger
Project journey from idea to launch
IdeaStep 1
Problem note
Wrote down the everyday situation this project is trying to improve and the first group of people to ask.
4/26/2026
ResearchStep 2
First rough test
Made a tiny checklist, sketch, or paper version to see what felt useful before building more.
4/26/2026
