Module 4 - Points to Ponder

What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?

• Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?
• 3D views are essential for clients to understand models. While engineers and designers can look at 2D elements and imagine how they will work out in a space, the average client has a different perspective. In order to feel comfortable investing in a space, they must be able to visualize themselves in the space, how the space can be used, and the limitations of the space. 3D views are a great tool for this, especially regarding interior views of furniture and fixtures.

Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?

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?
• Depending on the stakeholder, photorealistic renders may not be essential. For example, a client considering living in a house being designed may need to see a photorealistic render of the material being used for the walls. However, a developer likely cares more about the dimensions of the wall, so they can figure out how much material is needed. A designer may leverage both 2D and photorealistic 3D views to gauge what is both feasible and aesthetically pleasing.

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?

Schedule views are great for calculating how much of a material is needed. This is useful for developers who need to order supplies once the design is finalized. Further, if any changes are made to the design, they can see how the amount of material needed has changed. In addition, if a developer is working with material limitations, they can use schedule views to track how much material is being used as they build their model to ensure they’re working within their bounds.