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Module 6 - Points to Ponder

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Module 6 - Points to Ponder
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Please share your comments on 2 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 2 of the questions below.)

What are the principal advantages of creating a conceptual design model using masses before diving into the detailed design and building element modeling?

Should all buildings be modeled first using conceptual masses?

When is it needed/appropriate? And when not?

For example, should you create a conceptual mass model of a small house?

All building should not be modeled first using conceptual masses. Conceptual masses will be helpful in exploring designs with geometrically interesting shapes, intricate details, difficult-to-build structure, large amount of components, etc. Conceptual masses would not be appropriate when it comes to smaller buildings, such as a small house. With smaller, non-complex buildings, it would be more beneficial to focus on the interior make-up and functions of the building rather than its mass.

Can you think of any examples of a real building around the world that most likely was created by exploring the form using conceptual mass models?

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How would you abstract the essential form of these famous buildings using conceptual mass elements that you can create in Revit?

  1. One World Trade Center: https://www.archdaily.com/795277/one-world-trade-center-som
  2. CMG Headquarters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMG_Headquarters#/media/File:China_Central_Television_Headquarters_2.jpg
  3. Twisting torso: https://www.archdaily.com/771471/santiago-calatravas-turning-torso-wins-ctbuhs-10-year-award
  4. Apple campus: https://www.archdaily.com/804970/apple-campus-2-held-to-fantastical-standard-of-detail-new-report-reveals
  5. Salesforce tower: https://www.archdaily.com/889519/salesforce-tower-pelli-clarke-pelli-architects