Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?
You need to have multiple versions of your model for different aspects of the site to cater to different stakeholders. The client, or whoever will be decorating the building, might want plans and renderings that include furniture and interior features. The builders constructing the walls don’t need that, but might want more detail for the measurements of the spaces.
Should your design ideas always be conveyed through photorealistic renders?
- How does the level of detail in the rendering and its presentation affect the perception of stakeholders reviewing your design?
I think you need to have a variety of ways to visualize your design. Sometimes renderings can fall into the “uncanny valley” where they look so real that it’s kind of unsettling. Also if they look too real then the clients’ expectations might be misaligned with the final product. It’s probably smart to wait to make photorealistic renderings until late in the process. We also discussed the use of sketchy lines to convey the message that a rendering is just a mock-up, not a real photo.
How can schedule views be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating?
Schedule views help you estimate the amount of materials and components you’ll need to construct your building. It also gives the clients and builders a better idea of the scale of the building. You might have to order some of the components, like doors and windows and fixtures, very far in advance, so having the numbers laid out in an orderly schedule helps with that.