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?

• Why not create a separate model for the new proposed design?

It helps streamline the addition of the new piece. Because you are building off of an already existing piece you need to take into account the existing structure. So having one model will provide better visualization and accuracy for the final product.

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?

• Why did you choose these building features? And what were the biggest challenges in modeling them as the design alternatives?

I chose to model the furniture. Having a set building structure but showing different ways you could use the spaces is helpful for showing a client the versatility of a space. The biggest challenge was finding new ways of designing a space whilst also following the same general space usage.