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Module 5 - Points to Ponder
Please share your comments on 2 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 2 of the questions below.)
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 a single building information model ensures consistency and connectivity between the existing structure and the proposed addition. It allows designers to accurately coordinate dimensions, alignments, and materials, maintaining a unified design language. Working within one model also helps detect conflicts or clashes early, improving accuracy and efficiency during renovation or expansion.
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?
- Using a single building information model allows all design alternatives to share the same structural framework, so any updates or modifications are reflected across all options in real time. This approach greatly reduces the effort required to manage multiple models and ensures consistency in geometry, materials, and data. It also simplifies coordination and comparison between alternatives within one file.
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?