BIM, Bang, Boom

摘要

In the past, integrated design culture favored collaboration between team members early and often, so that expertise about energy performance could be shared. That's still true today, but a range of new BIM plug-ins and other tools allow designers access to a range of scientific data that can enlighten their decisions on materials and form in rapid speed. Instead of stopping for days or weeks to analyze data before returning to the drawing board, architects and designers can now access data on the fly. Collaboration is still key—and instantaneous answers make collaborations even more rewarding.