4.1. Integrating different components of an infrastructure in a model

Lab 1 introduced how architectural models can be prepared and reported using BIM.

In the subsequent labs, you have learned how to design MEP, undertake structure analysis, estimate cost, and prepare BIM for energy simulation of infrastructures.

You need to employ those skills and create a model that includes all the aspects mentioned above.

4.2. Report Clients or parties involved in various aspects of a building often require a report summarising the model and planning the model process.

Write a brief  BIM execution plan for a specific part of the project including project BIM Uses, working procedure, and BIM tools and a report analyzing existing spaces and their capacity using the model you have designed.

Argue how the MEP you have designed addresses the demands of the spaces

Provide a summary of the structural integrity of the buildings by highlighting the role of BIM.

Provide an estimate of the construction cost for the building.

Make the model ready for energy simulation.

Make sure you use appropriate visualizations of the model to support the report. At the end discuss how you have ensured consistency between all different aspects of the building.

6. Assessment criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of different aspects (design/ MEP/ structure/energy/construction) of infrastructures
• Demonstrated ability to develop a consistent 3D model including the above aspects
• Demonstrated ability to use BIM for analyzing the design/MEP/structure/energy/construction aspect of an infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to critically examine and plan for information creation and usage in the different aspects of infrastructure.