Can you guarantee that the completed building will match the performance predicted by the analysis in its day-to-day operations?
- Why or why not?
When choosing settings for each of the building performance factors, should you always choose the setting that gives the absolute lowest predicted energy use?
How can you use Insight feedback to make design choices regarding materials, lighting, PV, etc.?
4D simulations are often used to show the construction sequence for an entire project, but shorter simulations that focus on a specific period of time are also useful.
- Can you provide examples of how a simulation that focuses on a 1 or 2 week period could be useful for planning?
Shorter simulations are useful to plan specific construction operations. For example, pouring slabs, stem walls, framing, etc. Also, just to simulate what was planned for a week can be very helpful to identify some potential overlaps/gaps and help predict construction disruptions/delays.
What level of detail should be included in a 4D simulation?
- Should you include all of the elements in the building model?
Only the elements that are going to be analyzed should be included in a 4D simulation. For example, only structural elements should be included when analyzing structural model. Such elements as furniture, fixtures, interior finishes are not necessary even for simulation of the whole building construction.
How can the feedback shown in a 4D simulation help you to optimize the project schedule?
- What are the main benefits of linking model elements to the project schedule?
How can model-based quantity takeoff improve the design process?
How can designers improve their designs using the information provided by preliminary estimates of the cost of building their design ideas?
The designers can evaluate the cost drivers of the project by using the information provided by preliminary estimates. They can adjust specific design components to increase or decrease the cost of the building. When the designers have a breakdown of the costs they can quickly evaluate what building elements are over or under the budget.