Choreographed Construction: The Evolution of Architectural Design

CADD CENTRE Architecture, Civil

Technology is continuously evolving, and so are the architectural trends. Initially, all the designs were created using pencil and paper approach. Nevertheless, soon inventions of AutoCAD replaced the manual method and revolutionized the design industry. However, soon this technology also becomes obsolete. This technology was not capable of meeting the customer’s demands. Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) mainly focused on geometry and lacked collaboration. So there was a need to bring in more advanced technology which was able to curate more intricate designs. This need led to the discovery of the wonder-tool Building Information Modeling, which began the era of choreographed construction.

 

Building Information Modeling

This tool was an extended version of the CADD tool and was able to manage dynamic and 3D building designs and models. It is a more realistic and utilitarian product for developing enhanced architectural drawings. Given below are its salient features.

  • The software uses the intelligence and information stored in the objects to group, address, attribute, schedule, and quantify them. As a result, it helps in delivering data-rich, smart, and functional representation of the building.
  • BIM technology has the capability to enhance the design deliverables as well as construction practices.
  • It is possible to transfer the real coordinates of the model to the physical sites using a specialized application such as Architectural Navigation and Robotic Total Station. These applications assist in mapping the model coordinates to the physical ground.
  • Other functions involving earthworks, excavations, lifting, and shifting, gets managed using Field-CNC and on-board GPS control.
  • The computerized material delivery system works in close coordination with the BIM technology to move the Radio-frequency Identification tagged building components to the destinations on their own.
  • BIM applications are capable of automating the construction tasks such as building walls, plastering surfaces, fixing roofs, laying floors, and much more.