What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
- Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?
Finish, glazing, and form are typically best portrayed in 3D. However, you should have 2D views (plans, sections, and elevations) available to all stakeholders in case there are concepts that are better explored or conveyed through those drawings. Similarly, construction documents are better off in 2D views since it provides more precise information and measurement that can’t be well accessed through 3D views.
Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?
You’d want to provide your client with an overall image of the structure (such as a rendering and 2D views that provide ideas relevant to them such as views, daylighting, etc.). However, you’d want to provide specific detailing of certain elements (like doors or glazing) to contractors so it’s implemented correctly.
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?
Design ideas don’t always have to be conveyed through realistic rendering. Sometimes, an abstract representation of your building (through massing and alteration of that massing) is better to get the concept of the structure more clear. However, you should use rendering to convey the final product since it provides a professional look and a good idea of how the structure will turn out.
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?