What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
- Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?
Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?
In a kitchen, the end user, construction team, and the team installing fixtures/plumbing would all benefit from different views of the room. While the end user might benefit from a rendering or furniture-focused floor plan to see how the room might be used, the appliances and furniture don’t matter to the construction team. The construction team would instead benefit from a cleaner view focused on structural and architectural components, as well as schedules if they are in charge of procuring and installing windows/doors. The team installing fixtures might need an entirely different plan of how water and gas lines connect to the building, as well as a plan of where the architect and end user would like different fixtures (stove, fridge, sink, etc.).
Should your design ideas always be conveyed through photorealistic renders?
- How does the level of detail in the rendering and its presentation affect the perception of stakeholders reviewing your design?
No; among other issues, photorealistic renders often indicate to the stakeholders (even subconsciously) that the design is finished/cannot be changed. This is not always true, especially in early design phases when stakeholder input is desired.
Name some applications where viewing the building and model information in virtual reality or augmented reality would be most beneficial?
- Are there advantages to using a C.A.V.E as a virtual environment versus VR headsets?
How can schedule views be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating?
Schedules provide a clear view of total procurement need for different types of components. A schedule can provide information on types and quantities of windows, doors, glazing, and more, as well as different types of material calculations. This is useful for procuring the right quantities of materials and estimating how much they will cost.