BIM for Architects: Design, Collaborate, and Innovate
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BIM for Architects
What is BIM?
BIM is a 3D Model-based process that helps optimise building Design, Improve Collaboration between all project stakeholders. The objective of BIM is to reduce Construction Costs, construction time and is easy to maintain.
Key Concepts in BIM
- Revit Based 3D Modelling
- Collaboration
- Lifecycle Management
- Data Rich Information
Benefits of BIM for Architects
Architects benefit from BIM through Revit-based Modelling and Cloud-based Collaborative Process. Each if these offer benefits for Architects. These include:
BIM Software Tools
BIM Software tools can be categorized into two broad categories
- Design and visualization Tools
- Coordination and Collaboration Tools
Design and Visualization Tools
- Autodesk Revit: Revit for Design authoring, Modelling, Design Analysis, Schedules and Quantity Takeoff.
- 3Ds MAX: 3DS MAX
- Twinmotion: Twinmotion is a real-time 3D visualization tool. It can render stills and animation
Coordination and Collaboration
- Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro: BIM Collaborate supports the BIM Collaboration process, including coordination, reviews and markups
- Autodesk Navisworks: Navisworks is used for Clash Detection, Quantity Takeoff, 4D and 5D Planning
BIM Workflow for Architectural Projects
1. Concept Stage
This is a stage where site organization, volumetric studies are performed. Revit supports Massing Studies. In addition, software such as Formit supports quick modelling and the models can be linked to Revit for further detailing.
2. Design Development (DD) Stage
This is a stage where location, size, and finishes are modelled. It is also where design visualization using Revit and its add-on plugins is used for visualization and presentation.
3. Construction Documentation (CD) Stage
Detailed design, annotations, 2D views, and schedules are all generated using the Revit 3D model.
4. Construction
Shop and Fabrication drawings generated from Revit Model
5. Facility Management
As-Built Models, specially developed for Facility Management and Operations
Implementing BIM in Your Architectural Practice
Developing a BIM Execution Plan
Implementing BIM for Architects includes Software Training and Setting up Standards. This includes development of BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
Developing a Collaboration and Communication Strategy
For a BIM Project to be effective, it is important to develop a collaboration and communication strategy. How the entire BIM process is designed. This ensures all project stakeholders are on the same page and work together to resolve the issues.