Building Information Modelling has promised a lot of added-value automation out of a well-constructed object model. After a few years of inflated expectations, it is good to start witnessing an increase in the availability of industrial-quality (as opposed to research-quality) tools targeting the rich data embedded within models. One of these ‘tools’ is SMARTcodes, an initiative by the International Code …
From 2D to 3D – a sound advice
I have read this entry and found the advices provided in it sound and succinct – a good chance for me to ease into public blogging again. Gary Lamit – a mechanical CAD consultant – helps companies migrate from 2D to 3D. Below is the most relevant part of what he had to say (emphasis added): “I think the overall …
BIM standards…a reminder
The emergent National (US) BIM Standard is an excellent effort by NIBS and the IAI and serves as a reminder for reluctant industry players to accelerate their BIM investigations and implementation efforts. The existence of a standard, arguably incomplete, is a strong indication of the rapidly maturing nature of BIM processes and policies (refer to the press release below). Make …
Digital Project® – first impressions
I have decided to undertake the advanced training necessary to understand Digital Project – Frank O. Gehry’s digital platform for design and construction. So over the past few weeks, I submitted myself to an intensive training regime which turned out to be very challenging yet highly rewarding. FIRST let me share with you that I am more than impressed from …
Episode 5: BIM Data Sharing Methodologies
BIModellers can share little or much information available across desperate industry domains. The optimal BIModeller would have the ability to display, calculate and share all data necessary between disciplines without loss or workflow conflicts This ability, or lack of, is a function of the technology used, the process deployed and the parties (knowledge workers) involved. This episode is available …
Episode 4: BIM vs. Partial BIM
Adopting the graphical language of Figure 3.1 (Episode 3), a Building Information Model is sprung into digital existence whenever the object-based model includes different data colours; inter-disciplinary information generated in two or more disciplines or domains. That lacking, the model can only be labelled as a partial BIM. This episode is available in other languages. For a list of all …
Episode 3: Focus on Information
"Architecture does not create buildings but creates information that creates buildings" An elaboration on a quote by Robert Sheil, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London [1] BIModellers do not depict nor encode the full scope of industry knowledge even within individual sectors (Architecture, Engineering or Construction). To express the matter differently, we first need to decipher what is really …
Episode 2: Focus on Modelling
Not all models or modellers qualify as BIM. Although there are neither clear definitions nor umbrella agreements of what constitutes a Building Information Modeller, researchers and software developers alike allude to a lowest common denominator. This episode is available in other languages. For a list of all translated episodes, pleaser refer to http://www.bimthinkspace.com/translations.html. The original English version continues below: This …
Episode 1: Introduction
The BIM EpisodesExploring the boundaries of Building Information Modelling We all may have read various definitions of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and most do not provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolving term. This article is no different; it is yet another attempt to define and understand the ever changing boundaries of the BIM concept as well as the ever …
Welcome to BIM ThinkSpace
There are accelerating changes affecting the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry; changes that are caused by technology, emerging standards and process changes. The amount of movement and its witnessed effects are potent, exciting and wide ranging. This BIM ThinkSpace is for those interested in discussing Building Information Modelling (BIM), Interoperability, Process Integration, nD Modelling and related topics. I hope …