BIMtopia

Module 5 - Points to Ponder

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Module 5 - Points to Ponder
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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 model allows you to easily switch between and compare the original building with the proposed addition. It also makes it easy to view necessary demolition and provide views of the building that will emphasize different aspects of the construction process. It also means that you can easily access the information from the original building as you plan your new construction, which is helpful when keeping certain aspects consistent throughout.

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?
  • Being able to easily switch between design alternatives makes it much easier to present those options to a client. It also allows you to provide different options on the same sheet, from the same view. Sorting building elements into different options also allows you as the architect to very easily keep track of which specific components are different between the options, and keeps you from accidentally changing pieces you don’t want to.

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?