Module 5 - Points to Ponder

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?

• The advantages of using a single model are that any dimensions are carried over to the next iteration of the design. Having two separate models might bring confusion or errors in the proposed additions or renovations. Another advantage is that you can clearly observe the new addition compared to the original building in the same view, as opposed to having two separate documents to manage.

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?

In your project, which features of the proposed design did you choose to model as design alternatives?

• The proposed design offered an open first floor plan or one with enclosed office spaces.