Module 4 - Points to Ponder

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Module 4 - Points to Ponder
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Please share your comments on 3 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 3 of the questions below.)

What types of building information are best portrayed in 3D views?

  • Which stakeholders require 2D views, and why?

Give examples of how the building information for a specific location in the project needs to be filtered for different audiences and purposes?

There is the overall look that is best for the client, then structural for the builders and artisans, and technical renders can help the plumbers, electricians, etc. A client doesn't necessarily need to see the electrical wires(unless they're really into that stuff).

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?

No, I think photorealistic renders can limit the design of a building and also be too catchy. If a person is sold on a beautiful building that isn't economical for them then that creates its own problems there. I think renders can be fun ways to convey parts of a building or the feel of the building, but photo realistic is not very realistic until the building phase of the project.

Name some applications where viewing the building and model information in virtual reality or augmented reality would be most beneficial?

  • Are there advantages to using a C.A.V.E as a virtual environment versus VR headsets?

How can schedule views be used to assist with procurement and model-based estimating?

The schedule views are really important because it calculates a lot of information and organizes like a spreadsheet. Therefore, you can see exactly what kinds of things you need to build the structure. They are essentially a materials list and you can give prices to each item which will then help you sum the estimate costs of building.