What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?
- Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?
Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?
For someone on the construction team, the model should be paired down inorder to give them the best idea of what needs to be built (walls, floors, roofs). For someone in charge of electrical and plumbing, it may be helpful to filter in appliances in the bathrooms and kitchens. For a client, it is important to include furnishings as well as appliances and casework so that they can best envision themselves in the space.
Should your design ideas always be conveyed through photorealistic renders?
No, especially in the earlier stages of the design process, it may be helpful to convey your design ideas as more sketchy and stylized, as this conveys to the audience that the design is not finished. If an early design is presented through a photorealistic rendering, the audience may perceive it as finished, which can negatively impact your relationship and design process. When the design is finished, it is a good idea to covey it though a photorealistic render, so that the client can get the best possible understanding of the design.
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?
How can schedule views be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating?
Schedule views help audiences by presenting them with a clear and detailed list of materials and finishes. From these schedules, you could easily count and order how many of each item you need, and calculate those costs. You could also create schedules that shows the area of the walls/floors/roofs etc, which is helpful for estimating how much building material is needed, and what that will cost.