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?
In order to accurately design an addition to an existing building it is crucial to use a single model. By having the existing conditions in the model we can accurately design new building elements that are going to attach the existing building. In addition, a visual aspect of the design can be easily assessed by having to buildings side by side in the single model.
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?
My first option offered to have a storefront in the hall that connects an addition and an existing building. The second option offered a CMU wall with the windows instead. The second option is cheaper to build and reflects the design of the whole system of the buildings. The storefront provides more light, however it is more expensive. The challenge was to attach a storefront to the roof of the hallway.