What are the principal advantages of using a single building information model of the existing conditions as the foundation for modeling proposed additions or renovations?
- Why not create a separate model for the new proposed design?
The advantages of using BIM are enhanced accuracy, and coordination of design. By consolidating all information into one cohesive model, it facilitates easy communication and informational relays among stakeholders. This approach minimizes potential conflicts regarding spatial layouts, load distributions, and system connections that could arise when using separate models.
Additionally, it allows for better visualization of the existing structure while integrating proposed changes. It simplifies the process of demolishing existing walls and replacing them with new ones, making it easier to analyze what remains and what is being altered. The model can incorporate real-time updates to schedules, aiding in accurate cost representation and project analysis.
What sort of complexities are introduced when you construct a building complex in phases?
Building a complex in phases introduces a range of challenges: each phasemust align properly with the next one to ensure functionality and structure of design. Planning must include detailed phasing and coordination of essential parts like walls and utilities like plumbing fixtures and electricity.
In your project, which features of the proposed design did you choose to model as design alternatives?
- Why did you choose these building features? And what were the biggest challenges in modeling them as the design alternatives?
In my design, I chose to alternate interior all configuration. Since I already had a prepared building shape, I wanted it to remain constant and make some readjustments for interior rooms so that clients have more choice for design. The hardest part was navigating between the options and figuring out how to work within one particular option, since you have to be always aware in what option you’re working in.