With over 2.75 billion buildings detailed in the map, the endeavor will help create accurate analyses of urban structures, volume calculations, and infrastructure planning around the planet. “3D building information provides a much more accurate picture of urbanization and poverty than traditional 2D maps,” research lead Xiaoxiang Zhu said in a statement. An estimated 97 percent of the map’s 3D structures are classified Level of Detail 1, or LoD 1. With a resolution of 9.8 by 9.8 feet, the atlas is also 30 times more detailed than comparable projects. However, given its open-access format, it’s only a matter of time before it becomes even more up-to-date and helpful.