Module 5 - Points to Ponder

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?

It is very useful because it allows for the same principles of topography around to remain a constant, thus allowing for more of a seamless build. I personally enjoyed it because it allowed for an easier conversion to my finished product.

What sort of complexities are introduced when you construct a building complex in phases?

• What happens at the interfaces between the buildings as the phases advance?
• It’s hard to make it very specific and similar to the original build because the continuity could fade at any second and it’s hard to find every flaw while trying to add more and more to the build. Some changes can be hard to keep solid.
• How can you plan and prepare for these complexities as your create your initial building model?

I think more prep in then structure itself and figuring out the specifics after really helped me during my second attempt, although I think I could still do more.

What are the principal advantages of using a single building information model of the existing conditions as the foundation for modeling several proposed design alternatives for a portion of the building?

• Why not create a separate model for each of the design alternatives?

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?