Year In Infrastructure 2005

BIM FOR ARCHITECTURE: PUBLIC BUILDING
New York Hall of Science
Polshek Partnership Architects, LLP

agencies. The architects also used
MicroStation TriForma to model the addi-
tion’s complex geometries. The ability to use
a single core model for both visualization and
production activities reduced duplication
and allowed a work environment in which
ideas could be effectively modeled, rendered,
revised, and implemented. ;

Polshek Partnership Architects used MicroStation 3D modeling tools and rendering engine to study massing and detailing, and to create renderings to explain the project to the client and governmental

BIM FOR ARCHITECTURE: PUBLIC BUILDING

Georgia Aquarium
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback &
Associates

The building’s complex form demanded 3D studies of all structural and mechanical systems. Models of the building skin merged linked to 3D models of the building’s structural system helped to avoid costly conflicts between systems. A comprehensive building model was eventually used to produce highly accurate shop drawings.

tion using TriForma’s drawing extraction tools. At times, there was no other way to draw shapes accurately without the use of this valuable tool, cutting down on costly design changes during construction.

Without these tools, the Georgia Aquarium project could not have been realized in its present form. ;

Design studies were an essential part of conceptual design. With MicroStation, the team was easily able to test theories about form and present alternatives to the client for evaluation. These visualization tools were also useful in producing marketing materials for the client.

Using TriForma, the team was able to quickly produce schematic elevation and section drawings directly from the model, facilitating coordination of complex forms and helping to quantify costs.