DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 2, 2011

I should start with a disclaimer: I model in Archicad 13; That is whenever I need to assess something quickly and am not constrained by other project-needs nor the limitations of the software itself. So, what I am about to write may no longer be an issue in Archicad 14, nor the other modelling packages people use.

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Revit Beginners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Journal of Building Information Modeling. Read what some of the industry experts have to say about BIM in the relatively new Journal of Building Information Modeling. We design traditional, high-end residential work. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform. USG Design Studio. Design Reform Videos.

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DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

There is no perfect modelling package in AEC, all can do with a bit of Truvy type magic. Archicad has a little gadget within the Trace & Reference command that will allow you to split the screen and slide either up/down or sidewise. Neither could be called an absolute must but oh, so useful when one models at the construction end.

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DebunkTheBIM

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

It provides a credible picture of present day attitudes and progress made towards Building Information Modelling (BIM) in New Zealand.” Autodesk products are conveniently bundled together – not so ArchiCAD and Vectorworks (owned by the same company: Nemetschek). Note the words ‘on behalf’ and ‘credible’. Then, look at the chart itself!

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DebunkTheBIM

JULY 26, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, July 26, 2012. As in, not just view, or re-purpose information provided by design consultants. It can’t really be that hard.

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 27, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Archicad and Tekla are old enough to know this. With some care, I was able to export useable IFC files from ArchiCAD.

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 1, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, December 1, 2011. Still, when I put on the hat of the ‘virtual design manager/construction coordinator’, I go for Archicad.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 10, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘type’ are you! Archicad at its best). ► March.

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DebunkTheBIM

MARCH 8, 2011

Let’s say, you supply thermal insulation; Do the following: Create a template for major model-based architectural packages (i.e.: Perfect representation in sections (fills/hatches consistent and labelled); Multiple colour options for design. Material assigned and with dual graphics Make the graphics really good!

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

That said, BIM has been preoccupied with 3D visualization to the extent that many/most feel that Revit, Archicad, et al are all that’s needed to implement BIM. Many/most organizations are dealing under an “information scarcity” model, when in reality we are all in an world of. Some will succeed, many will fail.

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DebunkTheBIM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Bulk moving to a different modelling software? They DO appear to cover a large range of tools, from Revit, through Archicad, Rhino, Sketch up, even hand sketching. There was one beauty I found while trawling though their ads though: a role advertised as ‘Design Intelligence Coordinator’; Really liked that one! Woods Bagot.

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DebunkTheBIM

DECEMBER 11, 2011

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Sunday, December 11, 2011. I found it in Archicad’s Object Depository while searching for something else. ‘Now, that IS clever!’

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Building Information Management

JUNE 6, 2013

We can begin to specify at a much earlier stage in the process’ Specifications were once undertaken by the specification expert, often once the detail design was completed. All BIM objects have properties, and most also have geometries (although some do not, for example a paint finish).

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 20, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Friday, April 20, 2012. Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 9, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Monday, April 9, 2012. Fully model based, fully 2D or hybrid? Archicad at its best). Type of hybrid? The entertainment value of BIM.

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Building Information Management

MAY 15, 2012

While the industry is currently fixated upon 3D visualization tools, aka Revit, Archicad, Bentely… they only represent components of a BIM solution. Here’s a list of BIM Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: 1.

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Revit Beginners

JULY 31, 2009

Always Be Phase Aware In every project file your modeled components have a phase created and a phase demolished parameter whether you like it or not. If you place a model component in a view that is set to the New Construction phase (under View Properties), that component automatically gets placed in the New Construction phase.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 26, 2010

Lets say you have a project with worksets enabled and the whole model is on Workset 1 by default. No one else is going to be able to edit ANY modeled elements that are on that workset. or do a save to central and relenquish user-created worksets so other users can work on the model too. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform.

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Revit Beginners

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

You just linked a developed Revit model into a new project file and you cant seem to find it. If I just imported a project and I cant seem to locate the imported model the first thing I do is setup my radar. Open each view individually and zoom all (ZA) until you find the model you are looking for. ArchiCAD vs Revit.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 23, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Monday, April 23, 2012. Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 20, 2016

Rather than figurative revolutions, my mind conjures pictures of young (or not so young but progressively thinking) people taking literarily over the industry with technologies to describe buildings, design and construction processes totally unlike the stiff and boring AutoCAD, Revit and even my once beloved ArchiCAD.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 5, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Thursday, April 5, 2012. . Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 19, 2009

We have one model that was started in Revit before we knew any of the limitations of Revit. The task was to demolish a 1980s addition, restoring the building to its original design, and then adding our own additions. The model is not clean enough to develop construction documents so we have passed along that task to another architect.

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Revit Beginners

AUGUST 3, 2010

build your as-built model in the existing phase. Once an as-built model is done you might want to archive a copy of the model just incase the design scope changes and you have to start all over again with a clean as-built. The model builder is going to have to do partial demolition of walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, etc.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 24, 2010

On top of which, your client might change the design of the component dozens of times. It doesnt have to flex, it just has to illustrate your design intent. Having built a few parametric families, here is my experience: The dimensions that are variable or can flex need to be modeled before any actual geometry. ArchiCAD vs Revit.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Many remain confused about the meaning and value of BIM (building information modeling). BIM is NOT 3D modeling (Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc.), BIM is the visualization and modeling of the built environment to assist in associated decision support, via ANY means, leveraging digital technology.

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Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Many remain confused about the meaning and value of BIM (building information modeling). BIM is NOT 3D modeling (Revit, Archicad, Bentley, etc.), BIM is the visualization and modeling of the built environment to assist in associated decision support, via ANY means, leveraging digital technology.

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Revit Beginners

OCTOBER 25, 2006

Once you have your building(s) modelled start a new project. Link your building(s) into your new site model and adjust their elevation and orientation so they are properly located in the topography. While in your site model goto Tools. Save your site model. We design traditional, high-end residential work.

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DebunkTheBIM

JUNE 16, 2017

First, many years before it became live, I predicted, that the ‘British wholesale BIM Mandate’ was not going to work – even though the letters behind the names of those driving it, could complete the entire alphabet, I guessed, all of them together could hardly model a barn or a small outhouse at any LOD, if their life was depending on it.

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Revit Beginners

MARCH 21, 2007

Take a look around and youll find that Revit model data is being exported to other applications for many uses. Here is a short list of uses for which Revit model data is being exported. The next things we might see: ADA and Ergonomical Design Analysis Security Analysis Feng Shui Analysis. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform.

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Revit Beginners

JUNE 27, 2008

How do you model the roof and ridge roll? How do you model the roof such that the roof tile is all in 3D? If you want to 3d model all the roof tiles there is a shortcut posted on AUGI using sloped glazing. We design traditional, high-end residential work. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform. USG Design Studio.

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Revit Beginners

JULY 23, 2010

like the change is some new data for the model. I upgraded a model once, from Revit 2009 to Revit 2011, and an odd thing happened. In hidden line mode, half the doors and windows had shaded glass (by design) while the other half had no shading. This can reset data in the model. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 17, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Tuesday, April 17, 2012. . Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-.

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DebunkTheBIM

APRIL 2, 2012

I consider myself to be a model-based construction information practitioner (shortened to a ‘BIM- meddler’) rather than an ‘expert’ or even ‘specialist’ Monday, April 2, 2012. . Design managers working in the AEC: specify what ‘ How well can you tell? (…If the drawings in front-.

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Revit Beginners

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

We design traditional, high-end residential work. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform. USG Design Studio. Design Reform Videos. Design Build Inst (oct). Journal of Building Information Modeling. Subscribe To. David Duarte. Im a Revit Beginner with an architectural office in Santa Barbara. Knowledge Base.

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Revit Beginners

OCTOBER 17, 2006

Laura Handler is a Building Information Modeller with Tocci Building Corporation. We design traditional, high-end residential work. ArchiCAD vs Revit. Design Reform. USG Design Studio. Design Reform Videos. Design Build Inst (oct). Contractors are starting to take a serious look at the BIM movement.

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Revit Beginners

APRIL 20, 2009

you can draw a simple building and link in a simple building (by shared coordinates) and move these two icons around a bit (clipped and unclipped) to see how the two models react or. We design traditional, high-end residential work. ArchiCAD vs Revit. here is the simplest way I can put it: 1. Clipping the Project Base Point.

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