How BIM has transformed the Architecture design process?

Introduction:

BIM has revolutionized the Architecture, Engineering & Construction industry since last in the past decade witnessing the boom in the construction industry. More than half of the world’s architecture companies are looking forward to implement BIM in their current processes. BIM has allowed architects to efficiently design and effectively collaborate with cross discipline consultants which was too hard to put in place with previous CAD based tools.

Why BIM for Architecture?

Unlike traditional CAD tools, BIM allows every participant to contribute to 3D based Information modeling. Whether it is a wall with construction details or door / windows with their specifications, BIM allows architects to put information precisely in a unified 3D way which can be readable in any given point of time. Be it detailed design stage, tendering stage or construction stage, that information is stitched to the 3D model which is accessible to all parties involved in the project life cycle.

In 2D CAD, all these information was not linked / connected to each other w`hich was resulting in misinterpretation and finally brought errors in the construction administration which was too costly to rectify.

CAD then, BIM now

Almost every practicing architect and architecture companies are now looking to upgrade to BIM due to the fact that it has more advantages in long term business needs. BIM is not only about information modelling, it is way beyond that. For example, an information rich Architecture BIM when applied to a project allows designers to freeze 80% parameters in early stages of design development. By freezing these parameters, there is more room for transparency and quick decision making when in construction administration. Not just limited to this, BIM allows designers to be precise about the drawings being issued, design options being included, cost optimization to be done, material estimation to be done, etc. all from one single 3D model called Building Information Model. Rather than spending back to back time for each of these tasks, now each tasks can be achieved within few clicks and with accurate information.

BIM will not replace designers, it adds more value to their profession

We encourage more and more architects to incline towards BIM process in addition to traditional design skills as it allows them to achieve more competitiveness and collaborative approach towards their passion.