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Module 2 - Points to Ponder
Please share your comments on 3 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 3 of the 5 questions below.)
What are the primary goals of creating a building model? Who are the key stakeholders?
The primary goals of creating a building model is to try and give an accurate depiction of what the building will take and how much it will cost. The key stakeholders are whoever is investing in the building.
- What do they need?
They need exact details and specifics that will allow them to make a decision on whether actually constructing the model is worth the risk reward of going through with it.
- What do they care about most?
They care most about the cost, will it be cost efficient for them, will it be safe for their employees, and will it bring positive business to them.
How much detail should you include in your building model? How do you decide?
- As you develop your initial design?
- As you continue to iterate and develop on your design?
- What are the key stages?
- And how much detail should you include at each stage?
How much detail should you include about the composition (layers, materials, thicknesses) of your wall, floor, and roof assemblies at different stages of your design process?
- Conceptual design: At this stage, it is important to include the basic layout of what the model will look like and what scale it will be built on, not so much the specific details of how thick are the walls.
- Preliminary design: At this stage, it is important to include more specific details about the composition of the wall, floor, and roof assemblies. This includes the layers, materials, and thicknesses, as it will help in accurately estimating costs and identifying any potential issues.
- Design development: As the design progresses, more refined details should be included in the building model. This includes specifying the exact materials, finishes, and construction techniques to ensure that the design is feasible and meets the required standards.
- Construction documentation: At this stage, the building model should include comprehensive details about the composition of the wall, floor, and roof assemblies. This includes precise specifications for each layer, material, and thickness, as it will serve as a guide for the construction team.
Many door and window manufacturers provide Revit families for doors and windows that you can specify for your building design.
- What is the advantage to manufacturers for providing these families? (it's not free to create and provide them...)
- What is the benefit to you as the designer of using these manufacturer-provided families? Is there an advantage to using them versus the families provided in the Revit library?
What are the advantages of getting the Revit component families (for furniture, equipment, and fittings) directly from the manufacturer versus from an online sharing website like RevitCity.com?
This allows for an exact and true measurement as it comes directly from the manufacturers. This allows that the furniture and fittings actually represent how they would look and feel in the real world dimensions.