These files were also backed up using dropbox:
Thursday, 26 July 2012
Week 1 - Creating Discipline models
The models were saved as discipline specific so that each member could work on their corresponding discipline separately, and link their model with others to check for clashing and changes. The main reason for separating the models like this was so that we could simulate a real working environment where each person in the group represents a different field/discipline, which would work on the model at different times and stages. This approach will test our collaboration skills, and hopefully improve upon them for a real world scenario.
Week 1 - Project MCN Tasks
PROJECT MCN
The beginning of the first project involved acquiring and examining an existing building model, which had the Architectural, mechanical systems, and the structural models. The initial brief is to redesign/refit the building to convert it into an artists village. Within the building there would be exhibition spaces, workshops, studios, cafe, apartments and a courtyard.
Important Notes:
Project site is located in West End, Brisbane.
Building envelope cannot be increased
Stairs and lift must remain.
Apartments and cafe to be added on third level.
Project Requirements:
- Work within multi-disciplinary collaborative design teams
- Existing building data to be investigate and analysed
- Site Analysis of block in West End, Brisbane
Documents to create:
- BIM Management Plan (BIM Execution Plan)
- Design Proposal - To Developed to Sketch Design level
- Log of Project - Reflective BLOG (GROUP)
- Collaborative Presentation
Software to be utilised:
- Revit Architecture
- Revit Structure
- Revit MEP
- ISE-VE ware
- Solibri File Optimizer
- IFC File Analyzer
- IFC Object Counter
- Solibri Model Checker
Limitations:
- Total building area is to stay within the existing two stories and building envelope
- Stairs and lifts to remain as is
- A level is to be added for 5 apartments and a cafe
The Existing CAD models provided:
- Architectural Model
- Structural Model
- MEP Model
Required Spaces:
- Workshops
- Studios
- Exhibition Spaces
- Cafe
- Apartments
- Courtyard
- Atrium
Ground Floor
- 1400sqm: Entry, galleries, shop, office workshop
- 400sqm courtyard with atrium
First Floor
- 1000sqm studios: 5 studios
Roof level
- 600sqm: Apartments: 5 apartments, green wall
- 200sqm cafe
The models must then be integrated and checked
From here as a team we divided the initial tasks of the assignment.
Ben Stacey - Structural Engineer, Landscape + Site, Main Group Blog Uploads and Updates
Jack Battle - MEP Engineer, Model Checker Software, oversee all Revit models, Blog work
Adam Baillie - Architect, Main designer of spaces, sketch design - Oversee Structural Model, Blog Work
Jake Paterson - Interior Designer, Lighting Design, Blog Work
Week 1 - Central File Location
As a group we decided on using usb mode of transfer for this project. This will allow us the ability to take work home with us and continue developing outside of class. At the start of each week we will have to make a new dated file on each of our usb's and update accordingly.
It will be interesting to see if this process works. We may run into issues where there are too many files created and each person loses track to which file relates to which. This may also cause some difficulties with linking.
Advantages of USB transfer:
1.Higher Speed while being reliable.
1.Higher Speed while being reliable.
2.Multiple Devices
- A USB port can run many devices at once
- USB provides power to the peripheral you connect, so there is no need for an external mains PSU for most products.
- USB devices reconfigure themselves; your PC will automatically detect the new device and install the software for it.
- USB devices can also be hot-swapped - i.e. connected or removed while the PC is switched on.
It will be interesting to see if this process works. We may run into issues where there are too many files created and each person loses track to which file relates to which. This may also cause some difficulties with linking.
Week 1 - Understanding Collaboration
WEEK 1 Lecture Recap
The main objective for us during this unit is to properly understanding the process of inter-disciplinary collaboration and how using different methods, especially through BIM software, can maximise the running and overall end result of a project, from design through to construction.
The picture below, extracted from the Week 1 Lecture, shows part of how the building industry is progressing and how the use of digital collaboration tools is allowing better work-flow between the involved parties.
These particular 'steps' are what we are focusing on primarily through the semester. In the image, the step shown as '2A' is where most practices currently stand, with multiple people (different professions) using and extracted information off a model file, making changes then relaying the information back to the primary modeler (usually the architect) to change. The next step, 2B, is where more professionals need to be at, with a two way approach the modelling process, taking info from the model, changing it, then feeding it directly back into the model themselves.
By having multiple disciplines contributing to the one model simultaneously, a much broader range of information can be stored within the model, this is the basis for BIM.
The main objective for us during this unit is to properly understanding the process of inter-disciplinary collaboration and how using different methods, especially through BIM software, can maximise the running and overall end result of a project, from design through to construction.
The picture below, extracted from the Week 1 Lecture, shows part of how the building industry is progressing and how the use of digital collaboration tools is allowing better work-flow between the involved parties.
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| Source: BEB212 Lecture Week 1 |
These particular 'steps' are what we are focusing on primarily through the semester. In the image, the step shown as '2A' is where most practices currently stand, with multiple people (different professions) using and extracted information off a model file, making changes then relaying the information back to the primary modeler (usually the architect) to change. The next step, 2B, is where more professionals need to be at, with a two way approach the modelling process, taking info from the model, changing it, then feeding it directly back into the model themselves.
By having multiple disciplines contributing to the one model simultaneously, a much broader range of information can be stored within the model, this is the basis for BIM.
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| Source: BEB212 Lecture Week 1 |
Using these information-rich models can enable designers, engineers and surveyors to perform detailed analysis on the building well before any actual construction takes place.
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| Source: BEB212 Lecture Week 1 |
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Week 1 - JBAA Architects: About us
JBAA Architects Company Logo:
Team:
Ben Stacey - Structural Engineer n6881106
Bach(DES) Architectural Studies, Digital Collaboration and Interior Design Minor
Ben Stacey will handle the Structural Engineering of the project alongside Adam (the architect). He will also develop the Landscape and Site models for Prject MCN while being in charge of the main group blog uploading and Updating processes.
Adam Baillie - Architect n7131216
Bach(DES) Architectural Studies, Digital Collaboration and Sustainable Design Minor
Adam Baillie is the Main Architect and designer of spaces for Project MCN producing the sketch design images after collaborating with the team on a layout of spaces. As Adam's role will be primarily renovating the architectural model he will also oversee Ben's structural model. Through these task he will forward screen shots and blurbs to Ben for Blog Work.
Jack Battle - Mechanical Engineer n7182554
Bach(DES) Architectural Studies, Digital Collaboration and Industrial Design Minor
Jack Battle will develop the MEP model, acting as an MEP Engineer. He will also be the primary operator of the Model Checker Software. As Jack has the most advanced skills in Revit within the group he will oversee all Revit models as they are created insuring for less clashes once files are linked. Through these task he will forward screen shots and blurbs to Ben for Blog Work.
Jake Paterson - Interior Designer n7158106
Bach(DES) Architectural Studies, Digital Collaboration and Sustainable Design Minor
Jake Paterson is the Interior Designer for Project MCN and will be responsible for the layout of furnishings within spaces throughout the entire model. He will also be in charge of the Lighting Design. Through these task he will forward screen shots and blurbs to Ben for Blog Work.
Team:
Ben Stacey - Structural Engineer n6881106
Ben Stacey will handle the Structural Engineering of the project alongside Adam (the architect). He will also develop the Landscape and Site models for Prject MCN while being in charge of the main group blog uploading and Updating processes.
Adam Baillie - Architect n7131216
Adam Baillie is the Main Architect and designer of spaces for Project MCN producing the sketch design images after collaborating with the team on a layout of spaces. As Adam's role will be primarily renovating the architectural model he will also oversee Ben's structural model. Through these task he will forward screen shots and blurbs to Ben for Blog Work.
Jack Battle - Mechanical Engineer n7182554
Jack Battle will develop the MEP model, acting as an MEP Engineer. He will also be the primary operator of the Model Checker Software. As Jack has the most advanced skills in Revit within the group he will oversee all Revit models as they are created insuring for less clashes once files are linked. Through these task he will forward screen shots and blurbs to Ben for Blog Work.
Jake Paterson - Interior Designer n7158106
Jake Paterson is the Interior Designer for Project MCN and will be responsible for the layout of furnishings within spaces throughout the entire model. He will also be in charge of the Lighting Design. Through these task he will forward screen shots and blurbs to Ben for Blog Work.
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