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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 creating a conceptual design model using masses before diving into the detailed design and building element modeling?
It speeds up the initial design process and allows for preliminary design shapes to be decided on by a client and designer. By using masses the general shape can be obtained to express what is wanted to be expressed. It also allows for unique shapes to be made that may not have ordinary geometry.
Should all buildings be modeled first using conceptual masses?
Conceptual masses are most useful in circumstances that involve larger scale buildings or ones that are irregular in shape.
How would you abstract the essential form of these famous buildings using conceptual mass elements that you can create in Revit?
- Twisting torso: https://www.archdaily.com/771471/santiago-calatravas-turning-torso-wins-ctbuhs-10-year-award
This is a series of rotating boxes along a set change of degrees to height. Potentially it could be model with the help of a cylinder to assist in the changes of degrees.