Which types of structural framing systems and materials are most commonly used in the US for residences? For office buildings?
What factors determine why these are the most used materials?
Why do different teams of designers and subcontractors link and share their models during the design process?
What are the advantages of linking models?
Are there any disadvantages to linking models?
The advantages to linking models is that you can edit models without completely changing the entire document itself and that you can always reference the previously edited version. Furthermore, it is helpful in keeping track of the different versions when you make a lot of changes to a model.
How do you think design coordination was done before we started using digital models?
What advantages does doing this coordination digitally have over previous methods?
I think design coordination was first started by conceptualizing the broad shape of the building and then working your way down to the details as to how exactly things should be supported. This comes with a major advantage of not letting technology control your process versus you using technology to guide your process.
What strategies can design teams use to find and avoid clashes prior to the start of construction?
What can be done besides sharing the models digitally?
At what point in the project development process should design coordination start?
Is it ever too early?
I think design coordination should start immediately as structure can greatly alter the shape of the building.