In small scale construction/renovation project the very first step is to make a raw sketch of your own desired building, home, workplace etc. Then to refine that sketch, concern a good vision architect having a perspective of how environment or nature, sunlight, cross-ventilation etc. are to be considered in design. Refining means diversify some lines, add some textures, making some bold or thick lines to define a particular part of the building. Tools like AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, etc. are used to convert raw sketches into computer generated artwork. Then the architect will process the raw sketch into a full-fledged design according to the principle adding all the information required during the execution/operation.
The architect will present them to the client & finalize the concept. After development of all the drawing(s) the client further has to undertake the construction, so he/she looks for a contractor. The architect helps and walks side by side till the building approval phase. Architect and the supervisor review the drawings together, so that the execution goes as smooth as possible. It is generally the contractor’s responsibility to reach out to the architect for any missing information or update in drawings etc. However, in the collaborative contracting, the drawings/visuals can be shared via a communication channel so that everyone i.e. the client, architect and contractors can effectively make decisions together.
With the upcoming construction technology, collaborating tools are also available in order to help parties link their communication. 3D technology provides us a way to get the communicative building visuals. Tools such as 3Ds MAX, Lumion, Revit, etc. help us in visualizing the 3D view of any particular building or house so that we can simulate the blueprint. We can check or modify design for each and every corner of the building before moving onto the execution. Now, using these visuals during construction execution, the supervisor can verify each checkpoint location for the architecture elements, piping system, electrical, HVAC etc. versus the design model. For ex: a mock-up visual of window/stair detail can be helpful in executing error-free construction.
Once the civil-work part is over, it's time for exteriors. The client may take help of 3D designers to visualize realistic building elevations. The design options can be visualized in virtual reality (VR). It can also be useful for the interior visualization and design finalization. The client can visualize the renders or models on VR/ AR gear like Oculus or HTC Vive etc. A virtual walkthrough can also be provided so that he/she can walk virtually and review the placement of elements having limitless combinations along with the colors, lights, fabric, furniture type etc.
Therefore, the sum-up of upcoming construction technology: A raw sketch to a fully detailed computer-generated artwork which can be shared via a collaborative channel. The site implementation using 3D mock-up visuals. And virtual walk-through which can be visualized by VR gears giving enormous ways to select your desired choice.
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