Year In Infrastructure 2005

BIM FOR SIMULATION AND VISUALIZATION: FUNCTIONAL SUBJECT

Conceptual Construction
Simulation
M+W Zander

Conveying to the client the means and schedule
of the building construction via a movie or still
graphics is becoming a standard project
requirement as opposed to a nice feature to
have. The use of Bentley’s suit of BIM solutions
allowed the company to complete this task in
a relatively short timeframe (one week), and
with a staff of only two designers. ;

M+W Zander Shanghai provided a virtual sequence of construction steps for a semiconductor manufacturing facility. Additionally, an animation was created to help convey and further define the construction sequence of the building.

The use of multimedia materials created with Bentley applications provided the company a superior means of conveying to its client and governing organizations the steps involved in the construction process. Labor hours are greatly reduced utilizing 3D CAD as opposed to traditional 2D CAD or technical illustrations.

BIM FOR SIMULATION AND VISUALIZATION: COMPOUND SUBJECT
North Texas
Condominiums
ALH Architects

garage. The garage is integrated into the
design both functionally and aesthetically,
with the roof of the garages developed as
landscaped gardens and recreational areas.
Light wells brought natural light and ventila-
tion into the garage. The resort-like feeling of
the design is enhanced with resident ameni-
ties such as meeting rooms, clubhouses, exer-
cise rooms, and swimming pools. A small
man-made lake that also serves for storm
water detention further enhances the site. ;

ALH Architects & Graphics was engaged by one of its clients to generate the 3D images for a real estate developer who planned the development of three large high-rise condominiums. After assessing site feasibility, building configurations, and zoning and code restraints, the client needed to provide a design package that would enable the developer to present the design intent to city officials, as well as market the project to potential investors. The resulting models and images created with the high-quality rendering and visualization tools in MicroStation enabled the company to put a lot of “Wow” factor into the presentations.