Tuesday, November 14

On Tuesday, November 14, the BSA Committee on Design Software sponsors a series of workshops on building information modeling (BIM) and its benefits:

A20 Overview of building information modeling (BIM)
10:30 am-noon
Sponsored by the BSA Committee on Design Software

We describe what BIM is, why it is turning the entire architectural profession around in the biggest change since the inception of architectural practice, and how it is different from 2D CADD drafting and even past 3D modeling software. We also address the impact on design of an intelligent BIM model, which is essentially a 3D architectural CADD virtual building file. What are the implications of a designer immediately seeing the impact on stairs of changing floor-to-floor height, the impact on energy of changing a roof pitch for aesthetic reasons, or the impact on rentable square-footage of choosing to put a universally accessible bathroom in a certain location? Finally, we introduce the issues to be addressed in the successive seminars, workshops, and discussions in today's BIM symposium - see workshops A31, A53, and A89.

Geoffrey Langdon AIA, Architectural CADD Consultants, Peabody MA
Ed Wolfstein AIA, NCARB, CSI, Wolfstein Architecture, Burlington VT
Brad Finck, Cadsoft Corp, Ontario

A31 BIM in architectural practice
1:00-2:30 pm
Sponsored by the BSA Committee on Design Software

This is part two of the BIM symposium. Architects with big, mid-size, and small architecture firms share their recent project experience with BIM software and describe how sharing smart models with construction, engineering, and other design professionals help the building process. See also workshops A20, A53, and A89.

Geoffrey Langdon AIA (moderator), Architectural CADD Consultants, Peabody MA
Greg Conyngham AIA, ICS (Integrated CAD Services), Cambridge
Jeffrey Millet AIA, The Stubbins Associates, Cambridge
Richard Keleher  AIA,  Richard Keleher Architect  
Concord MA
Michael Schroeder,  ADD Inc.
Cambridge MA
Chris Riddle  AIA, Kuhn Riddle Associates
Amherst, MA

A53 The extended benefits of BIM
3:30-5:00 pm
Sponsored by the BSA Committee on Design Software

This is part three of the BIM symposium. Energy analysis, cost estimating, automatic building-code checking, automatic interference checking on ductwork and piping, and better structural engineering have all been touted as benefits of using the BIM approach to building design. The semi-automatic links to LEED certification through the free www.GreenBuildingStudio.com compels some design firms to make the leap to BIM software. Public agencies are contemplating the idea of requiring BIM models to be submitted because building code specialists can quickly run the buildings through automatic building code-check software. Others who would benefit from BIM information are interior designers, spec writers, builders, facilities managers, lighting designers, structural engineers, and developers. We argue that the whole point of the 'I' (information) of BIM virtual building models is that there is smart architectural information that can be passed on to subsequent phases of building design and maintenance, dramatically benefiting everyone involved in the construction industry. See also workshops A20, A31, and A89.

Geoffrey Langdon AIA, Architectural CADD Consultants, Peabody MA
Richard Keleher,  Architect   AIA,  CSI,  LEED,  AP
Concord MA
Brad Finck, Cadsoft Corp, Ontario

A89 Implementing BIM
6:30-8:00 pm
Sponsored by the BSA Committee on Design Software

This is part four of the BIM symposium. Given that most design firms are already established and use a 2D CADD, non-BIM software such as AutoCAD, how do they make the transition to a BIM approach? Is it as simple as just switching CADD software? Or are there bigger issues that could change everything about how architects practice architecture and how buildings are created? This seminar covers strategies and technical issues for IT (information technology) managers and CADD managers such as cost, site licensing, file transfer, and the advantages/drawbacks of a gradual transition approach versus a 'cold turkey,' immediate office changeover. Additionally, this seminar addresses the legal implications and practical business implications of creating intelligent building models with the intention of turning that information over to others. See also workshops A20, A31, and A53.

Geoffrey Langdon AIA, Architectural CADD Consultants, Peabody MA
Jeffrey Millet AIA, The Stubbins Associates, Cambridge

You may register for the full Building Information Modeling Symposium by selecting BIM on the online registration form. The package cost for the symposium is $240 if you register before October 20 and $280 if you register after that date. (This is a significant savings over the individual workshop costs.) However, you may choose instead to register for one or more individual sessions by selecting the individual workshops on the online registration form.

If you register for the Building Information Modeling Symposium or any of the workshops, you will automatically be registered to visit the exhibit hall any day of the show. Exhibit hall hours are noon - 7:00 pm daily.

For More Information Call: 800-544-1898.