Can you guarantee that the completed building will match the performance predicted by the analysis in its day-to-day operations?
- Why or why not?
When choosing settings for each of the building performance factors, should you always choose the setting that gives the absolute lowest predicted energy use?
How can you use Insight feedback to make design choices regarding materials, lighting, PV, etc.?
4D simulations are often used to show the construction sequence for an entire project, but shorter simulations that focus on a specific period of time are also useful.
- Can you provide examples of how a simulation that focuses on a 1 or 2 week period could be useful for planning?
The 4D simulations that show the entire sequence are very useful, but a shorter sequence can also be useful. A 1-2 week simulation could be useful for planning. An example of this could be the installation of a framework. If you isolate a certain floor of the framework, then you can also isolate how each individual beam is installed. This would help to visualize the process of creating the framework and could be a good indication of how you want it installed throughout the entire project. This type of simulation could also help the construction team understand which resources and materials they may need to use throughout the process. By creating the 1-2 week simulation it helps to create a more efficient workflow and will make the construction process as a whole more efficient.
What level of detail should be included in a 4D simulation?
- Should you include all of the elements in the building model?
Not all elements should be included in the 4D simulation. The 4D simulation should be used in order to illustrate the timeframe of building the structural elements and key components. This means that things like detail elements could make the 4D simulation cluttered. I also believe that the 4D simulation is moreso to get a view of the overall process, meaning that an illustration of the key building elements is all we need to show. Anything more could take away from the important building elements and could confuse someone watching it. I believe that we shouldn’t include all of the elements in the building model, only the elements that are necessary to illustrate our building model.
How can the feedback shown in a 4D simulation help you to optimize the project schedule?
- What are the main benefits of linking model elements to the project schedule?
How can model-based quantity takeoff improve the design process?
How can designers improve their designs using the information provided by preliminary estimates of the cost of building their design ideas?
The model based quantity takeoff improves the design process by allowing for an easy and efficient way to make estimates based on materials and their cost. This means people involved in the project can make changes based on the projected cost of the project, making monitoring the price much easier and efficient. Designers can improve their designs by changing their materials used in order to save money. They can also upgrade certain materials in order to improve aesthetics or stability of the house. Cost is what drives the entire process, which means that an accurate projection of cost will allow for easier manipulation of the project as a whole, leading to a better project overall.