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As is known, both architecture and the construction industry and others are in a state of transformation: from plan to rough; from two to three dimensions.
Due to the benefits that a third dimension brings, many industries that previously depended on two-dimensional drawings, drafts and designs have been moving to 3D visualizations and the use of innovative technology.
In construction it is no different. After all, we live in a three-dimensional world. Software and digital representations that reflect our world allow us to better visualize designs before they are built.
Today Gonzalez & Jacobson Architecture shares a brief summary of the advantages of the BIM methodology compared to 2D drawing software in the development of architectural projects.
The BIM methodology «Building Information Modeling» is based on collaborative work and the organization of all the data related to construction. This way of working allows the use of a single tapestry in real time and with access to all the information. This makes the task of professionals involved in any of the processes easier: creation, design, construction or planning of the work.
When choosing a tool to design our projects, the automation of processes using the BIM methodology has several advantages over 2D drawing software, especially in architecture, engineering and construction projects:
- Parametric Model vs. 2D Drawing
✅ BIM: Based on parametric 3D models, where the elements have associated information (material, dimensions, manufacturer, etc.): if you modify a parameter (such as the size of a door), this change is automatically updated throughout the model, tables and plans.
❌ 2D Software: Based on 2D vector drawing, without information associated with the objects: with any change, each view must be edited manually.
- Automatic Generation of Plans and Tables
✅ BIM: The plans, tables and sections are automatically generated from the 3D model. If you modify any element in the model, the change is updated in all views and in the planning table.
❌ 2D Software: They must be drawn manually, and the changes are not reflected in other views. If you apply any modification, it must be done in each view and table manually.
- Error and Collision Detection
✅ BIM: It has tools for detecting interferences and compatibility between disciplines (architecture, structure, MEP). Early error detection in Revit prevents reprocessing and cost overruns on site.
❌ 2D Software: It does not automatically detect collisions; they must be manually reviewed in 2D.
From the BIM department of Gonzalez & Jacobson, architects in Marbella, we continue to research day by day on the new tools and automation processes that are being developed in order to stay up to date with everything that the methodology entails.
In this way, more precise projects can be offered in shorter periods of time, avoiding future cost overruns on site.