Case Studies
Building Information Modeling for the a-Lab at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Dr. Vladimir Bazjanac, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory September 2005 This case study describes a successful BIM implementation of a laboratory building at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) in Berkeley, California. The design phase was challenged by a tight time pressure, and a BIM model proved valuable since it dramatically shortened part of the design process. By using precise quantity take-off from the BIM, the cost estimate was reduced from $20M to $14.5M, and using the manufacturers’ bids it was further reduced to $13.2M. Solibri Model Checker was used in the project to ensure the quality and integrity of the model.
Read more... The GSA’s BIM Pilot Program Submission to the AIA TAP Knowledge Community, First Annual BIM Awards Competition Presented by Charles Matta, FAIAn Calvin KAM, CIFE, Stanford University 2005 The United States General Services Administration (GSA) provides 330M square feet workplace for over one million federal workers in the country. GSA is leveraging BIM in its 11 regions to ensure better as-built documentation, communication, design delivery, and coordination that leads to improved cost predictability. To enhance knowledge on the subject, GSA has introduced BIM Pilot Program and launched nine pilot projects, through a collective effort by the GSA and its partners including Solibri.
Read more... BIM Challenges and Experiences in a Large Scale Project: Akerhus University Hospital Bjorn Sund, New Ahus and Kjell Ivar Bakkmoen, C.F. Moller Architects IAI BuildingSMART government and Industry Day, Oslo, June 2005 The in-depth presentation describes how BIM was applied in a complex €500M construction project of Akerhus University Hospital. On the technology side Solibri Model Checker played a significant role as a visualization tool and a solution for ensuring the model integrity and quality.
Read more... The Eureka Tower: A Case Study of Advanced BIM Implementation with ArchiCAD Lachmi Khemlani, Ph.D. AECbytes, 2004 June Standing 92 stories tall with a total height of 300 meters (984 feet), the Eureka Tower located in Melbourne, Australia, is not only the tallest residential building in the world, it is also one of the largest projects to be designed using the principles, methodology, and processes of BIM (Building Information Modeling). FKA, the architectural firm that won the commission for the project, used ArchiCAD which offered the 3D object-oriented, database-driven approach to building design. The article describes the design process, motivation to adopt BIM, and the benefits of the approach.
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