Reply To: BIM…?

Basically it is about integration of the whole design/building process. With BIM everything is contained within on e file. Instead of having a 2D file, a 3d model and external costings, schedules, maintenance documents etc, one file contains everything and everything within that file is linked so that if you change say a material used from metal to brick your costings, details, specifications, schedules etc change automatically. This negates the need to access other files and keeps everything on the same update. Theoretically this should reduce time spent in updating a variety of documents and make it easier to keep everyone from designers, manufacturers and builders on the same page. I use Digital Projects, which is a adaptation of CATIA, a parametric design software developed by the aerospace industry. http://www.gehrytechnologies.com

BIM also brings in the concept of parametric modeling which is extremely interesting. I find that it makes one consider space and spatial relations in a different way. Because everything is related it is not so much about considering single elements but instead the whole.

BIM is important to LA because it will be how design is done in the future. It will be a streamlined process where all aspects are integrated. A smooth flow if you will. LA will need to be a part of that, not a outsider relegated to the end to stay relevant on bigger projects and be part of the design community.

Sorry if that is jumbled, I think about this stuff all the time.