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Module 4 - Points to Ponder
Please share your comments on 3 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 3 of the questions below.)
What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
- Information about the finished product of the building are best portrayed in 3D views. For example, seeing how much space is available, seeing all aspects of the height and width of the building, and how it fits into the surrounding architecture are all ways in which 3D views provide more information. For people who plan on owning the home, seeing the 3D view can create a more realistic expectation of what the building will look like.
Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?
The building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered depending on what information is needed for a specific audience. When it comes to a specific room, people who plan on living in the house might want more photorealistic views, while people building it might want more simple structural views. When it comes to the external topography, however, the people in charge of construction might need a more detailed view to understand how the house can be incorporated into the local topography.
Should your design ideas always be conveyed through photorealistic renders?
- Design ideas should not always be portrayed through photo realistic renders, due to the different details that are emphasized in each style. A photo realistic render can give a good idea of what the building will look like in real life. However, floor plans give a better view of the internal space and how different rooms can be used, as well as a comprehensive view of all of the rooms, windows, doors, walls, hallways, etc. without having to navigate through a photo realistic render. Decisions on whether a certain room or door should be altered would be easier through a simpler or 2D depiction rather than a photo realistic render. To a stakeholder concerned about the floor area for example, the photorealistic depiction would have too much information that is unneeded.
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?