What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
- Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?
In Revit, some examples of 3D views that are best portrayed are spatial views for architects and designers, material relationships showing materials and finishes, structural elements to see how elements like beams and columns fit together, lighting to represent shadow patterns and day-lighting and HVAC/MEP Systems to interface between the various involved parties in the design/construction process. Some stakeholders that benefit from 2D as opposed to 3D are contractors who use construction drawings for detailed measurements and installation, surveyors who use site plans for topo maps and boundary information, and engineers who use 2D drawings for example to communicate specific components like shop drawings.
Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?
For contractors and construction engineering, detailed notes of installation procedures as well as dimensions, survey line and grade control are critical to 2D construction drawings. For structural engineers, filtered information may include beams, columns and framing without the need for any architectural details. For architects and designers, the emphasis would likely focus on design aspects, spatial context and aesthetic representations to highlight how the finished product will appear in the form of materials, colors and finishes.
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?
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 can assist with communication and management amongst involved parties by sharing information regarding quantity/material tracking, updates, procurement decisions, cost breakdowns and takeoff estimates - using schedule views can enable more accuracy in estimating and assist with projected costs and deadlines.