BIM was introduced a decade ago to differentiate 3D architectural modeling from 2D sketches. It is considered a propitious development in engineering and architecture. Contractors, architects, and engineers see BIM as a lifesaver application that assists in early detection and correction of errors. The document then lists several famous buildings that utilized BIM modeling services and structural drafting services in their construction, including the Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre in China, Statoil Regional and International Offices in Norway, Oakland International Airport in the United States, the National Library of Sejong City in South Korea, Alto Tower in France, and the Shanghai Tower in China.
2. Building Information Modelling (BIM) was introduced approximately a
decade ago to differentiate architectural 3D modelling from traditional 2D
sketches. Even though architectural BIM services are a relatively new
concept, they are considered as one of the propitious developments in the
field of engineering and architecture.
Contractors, architects and engineers considered BIM as a lifesaver
application that assists in the detection and correction of errors at an early
stage. An efficient BIM software must be able to showcase physical and
innate features of building as an object-oriented model.
3. Here is a list of few famous buildings which have inculcated BIM
modelling service providers and structural drafting services in their
constructions-
Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre, China- The Nanjing
International Youth Cultural Centre is located on the banks of a river in
Hexi New Town, China. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, its
construction began in 2012 and was completed in 2015. The towers of
Nanjing International Youth Cultural Centre create dynamic
connectivity between the urban environment of Hexi New Town to the
rural topography of Jianxin Zhou Island.
4. Statoil Regional and International Offices, Norway-
Having approximately 30,000 employees in 37 countries, Statoil is an
energy producer based in Norway. Their regional and international
offices are known for sporting innovative designs. Designed by A-labs
Architects, their modern office complex in Fornebu consists of oblong
buildings stacked upon each other. The design of the building can be
considered as an exemplary example of environment-friendly
architecture.
5. Oakland International Airport, United States of America-
The construction and operations of airports have to be minute and
precise. Hence, many contractors resort to BIM software while
constructing airports. A primary example of airports that used BIM
software is the Oakland International Airport in the United States of
America. According to Turner Construction Company, who was hired to
build the airport, BIM software helped to access the 3D model of the
airport at any time and place.
6. National Library of Sejong City, South Korea-
The National Library of Sejong City is considered one of the easily
recognizable landmarks of the city because of its unique structure.
The building represents the geometry of gently curved paper. The
library is the first branch of the National Library of Korea and was
designed by Samoo Architects and Engineers.
7. Alto Tower, France-
In the design and production of Alto Tower in France, BIM software
played a crucial role. The tower rises from limited space in-ground and
grows on each floor. Strong architectural components of the tower
include its parametric design and the double-skin facade, which were
designed with the assistance of BIM software.
8. Shanghai Tower, China-
Consisting of nine cylindrical buildings stacked upon each other, the
Shanghai Tower in China is one of the tallest and greenest buildings in
the world. The construction of the Shanghai Tower is considered the
ideal example among BIM projects because of its complex design. The
tower houses various restaurants, cafes, sky gardens and shopping
complexes.