What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
- Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?
3D views would most likely be needed for specialized systems within a building. For instance, if specific equipment is going to be housed within the building, it would be beneficial to have a 3D view within the building to see how the equipment occupies the space. However, for more general information like physical characteristics of the building and rooms could be shown in 2D views. Stakeholders that need 2D views would mostly be concerned with the architectural and structural systems, while 3D systems would be for stakeholders more concerned with interior design and MEP systems within the building.
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?
Photorealistic renders should have a high amount of detail, so it would make more sense for the renders to be of a final design. Since preliminary and intermediate designs are subject to change, it would not have a high level of detail that could be brought to life by rendering. Also, since photorealistic renders should give the most amount of information possible, it would not be helpful for stakeholders to have a render of a base concept for the building, but rather the final design so that they can view/experience the building how a user would the real thing.
How can schedule views be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating?
Schedules are model-based quantity sheets, which can be used to estimate the cost of building the model, which can be useful information for the stakeholders and contractors. Since cost could be assigned to the different types of a component, the cost estimates could be computed quickly. Schedules can also help point out when custom equipment is needed, so contractors can understand when to order from specific manufacturers rather than using a standard version of the equipment.