BIM Handbook Chapter 5: BIM for Architects and Engineers.
The extensive chapter discusses the abilities, operation,
and capabilities of Building information modelling (BIM) to Architects and
Engineers. Being a civil and architectural student, I am familiar with a lot of
the concept the chapter discusses and explains. It first talked about the
obvious use of BIM to architects and engineers. I expatiate of how conceptual
designs are drawn and formed because of the availability of the tool. It is the
first step in the physical preparation of a building. Chapter tells readers how
conceptual design is the bases for other activities that engineers and
architects need such as preparing estimates, proposals, environmental presence
in space, etc. It is the back bone of pre- design.
In reading I learnt about how BIM supports new information
work flow and integrates them more closely with existing simulation and analysis
tools used by architects and engineers. Meaning that BIMs have the ability to
give physical parameters of a building and can model performance of systems.
BIM can shed light on structural integrity, temperature control, air flow ventilation,
lighting, pedestrian circulation, acoustics, energy distribution and
consumption, water supply, water disposal and external loads.
The chapter later makes mention to Building information modelling
systems available in today’s market and evaluates them, making mention to which
kind of projects benefit the most to each BIM tool. Being an undergraduate
engineering student, I have some familiarity with theses software’s. I am aware
of the first software discussed in the chapter, google sketch up. Google SketchUp
is described as a beginner friendly BIM used more by architects than engineers.
Google has another variation of the software called Sketchup Pro. Sketch Pro is
more extensive and can read as background DXF, DWG and IGES geometry input. This
helps with compatibility with other industry BIMs like Auto Cad. Rhinoceros is
a very attractive system for architects, industrial designers, animators, jewelry
makers and professionals interested in 3D freeform modeling. It supports many
surface modeling capabilities, for generating, editing, viewing, combining and
analyzing surface forms.
Lastly it Addresses less popular BIM options like Vector
works, Bonzai 3D, and Navisworks. The chapter closes with a discussion of
transitioning within BIMs to adapt to available new technologies and sharing
information within coworkers. It mentions project managers tendencies to be
systematic and sticking to regular routine work. Proper education and awareness
will help solve these issues.
Cody Johnson Comment: I agree with your anticipation of the
chapter. I also expect some sort of compare and contrast between BIM software
for different functions and varying use by architects and engineers. Instead it
gave insight to project delivery methods, scope and steps to project
completion. I read the same chapter and can relate with your blogpost. I like
the idea of VR implications for architects and engineers, being able to
experience a space will aid in better design.
Sherry Xiaoyu Liu Comment: I liked your exploration of the
benefits of BIM applications for all types of building owners and facility
managers. I particularly like how you highlighted the possible delivery processes
that are use. You did a good comparison of design-bid-build, design-build, and
collaboratives. The use of images from text is very helpful in portraying your view.
You also highlighted the issues with implementation for the view of the owner,
I hadn’t thought of negative impacts of implementing BIM in construction.
C. M. Eastman, “Chapter 4: BIM for Owners and Facility Managers,” in BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Contractors, 2nd ed., Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2012, pp. 93–147.
C. M. Eastman, “Chapter 4: BIM for Owners and Facility Managers,” in BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Contractors, 2nd ed., Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2012, pp. 93–147.
Abdlmalik,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your coverage of the types of BIMs and their general uses. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on the age of the book with respect to how well it defined these tools. You talked about how the book covered the different software available todeay, but also what kind of models that can be generated from this software. Do you feel that this information is out-dated? I had noticed some of this, especially in the later assigned chapters.
It was nice to see the use of BIM to model more unusual things such as jewelry and animations , this shows that BIM has such a wide range of uses that we often may not consider. I agree that the future for BIM is improving links between the work of different fields and in different programs to improve the workflow. The idea that project managers maybe need to venture away from standard procedures and routine work is an interesting one; surely some sort of set standard procedure is still required but more fluidity within that procedure could result in more adventurous, groundbreaking work.
ReplyDeleteMalik,
ReplyDeleteI think you made some points about the user friendliness of some BIM software, most notably Google SketchUp. Sketch Up is really user friendly and can help architects and designers in the process of design because it can help define the space that is a being used. Also I think sketchup is helpful because it allows the user to essentially do whatever they want, there are no physics restriction. I like the way you closed out the post as you talked about the future of BIM and the measures engineers need to take so that it becomes more well-known and more popular.