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?

Using one single model allows all parties involved to see what exactly is changing from one version to the next. It also makes certain all actions are aligned and sequenced to mitigate unnecessary delays.

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?
• How can you plan and prepare for these complexities as your create your initial building model?

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?

I chose to model one of the makerspaces as the design alternative. I thought these spaces were the most important part of the design as the students need a space to create. It was difficult thinking of variety for something that seems so straight forward. I landed on making one more collaborative and one more individualistic design.