1. BIM: The Architects Perspective
Benefits and Challenges

2. Bellevue, WA | Portland, OR | Irvine, CA | Washington, DC | Shanghai, China
Presence

3. Retail | Office | Hospitality & Luxury Residential | Mixed-use
Markets

4. MG2 Firm Overview
 Founded in 1971.
 300 employees, 5 office around the world.
 Ranked among the world’s 50 largest
architecture firms;
 top three retail design firms in the world; and
 one of the top 20 foreign architect firms in
China.

5. BIM:
What is BIM
and how are
we using it?

6. What is BIM?
From an architects view…
 It’s a process that merges design
and information, resulting in holistic
building management from design
through the life of the building.
 It allows architects to design in 3-D
from the beginning.
 But it’s way more than just a cool
design tool!
 It coordinates data, reduces rework,
improves sustainability, and with
clash protection avoids potential
collisions.
BIM’s Business Case: It saves money!
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7. BIM as a Culture Change
Decisions made much earlier mean:
 More design options–and repercussions–can be considered.
 Challenges resolved sooner–in the office, not in the field.

8. BIM Cycle and Discipline
Integration
Full integration is a team effort, driven by the
architect with all parts and pieces being
shared. This process is referred to as IPD or
Integrated Project Delivery.
Team

9. How?
Why is BIM
really
important?
It’s the tail wagging
the dog:
It fundamentally
changes how
architecture is done.

10. Design
 Revit strengthens the relationship
between the exploratory nature of
conceptual design and the phase
that follows, design development.
 Designers gain a complete
understanding of the relationship
between expressive and built form
through the design process.
 Fewer drawing errors through
better coordination.
 Design “on the fly”–facilitates client
input–examples: prototypes, small
changes.
 Makes sustainable design easier.

11. Collaboration & Integration
 Architect, consultant, client, and contractor all work together from the
beginning (IPD – Integrated Project Delivery).
 More work–and decisions–are made up-front.
 It creates a process that inherently reduces costs.

12. Savings
It saves money!
Clash detection capabilities reduce
RFIs and change orders = lower
construction costs
Example: For the Target in
Bakersfield, California
– about 5% of project costs saved

13. Challenges
 Educating our clients on the merits
of BIM. If they’re not using it already,
it’s hard for them to understand.
 Rapid evolution of technology,
software, hardware, and training.
Run fast or get left behind!
 Finding BIM-knowledgeable
consultants narrows the field.
 Putting a price on it. Defining “what
is the true value.”
 Governmental agencies are slow to
adopt it as part of the permit review
process.

14. BIM:
Case Studies

15.  1.6M SF mixed-use development in
CBD of Chengdu, China.
Commercial office, luxury hotel, 12-
story retail podium.
 Revit allows flexibility: transition
from one office to the next, one
system to the next.
 Revit prompts increased client input:
inherent 3-D images resulted in
early, valuable feedback.
Case Study 1
Design
Suning Chengdu |
Chengdu, China

16. Case Study 1
Design
Suning Chengdu |
Chengdu, China
 1.6M SF mixed-use development in
CBD of Chengdu, China.
Commercial office, luxury hotel, 12-
story retail podium.
 Revit allows flexibility: transition
from one office to the next, one
system to the next.
 Revit prompted increased client
input: inherent 3-D images resulted
in early, valuable feedback.

17.  Revit facilitates easier conversations
between designer and client team.
 Decisions made faster.
 Information exchange is clearer.
 Scope and area of concern is
defined, 3D, and easier to orient
yourself within the building.
Case Study 2
Decision and Review Process
Target Seattle Pike Plaza |
Seattle, Washington (USA)

18. Case Study 2
Decision and Review Process
Target Seattle Pike Plaza |
Seattle, Washington (USA)
Hi, Andy,
Is there a way to re-do this stair? Please send views that
explain the grades and exiting.
Thank you.
Client
Target
 Revit facilitates easier
conversations between designer
and client team.
 Illustrated here in this email
exchange.
 End result: decision about the
stairs made faster and nearly
instantly.
Andy.Wallace@MulvannyG2.com

19. Hi Client,
Here’s the existing stair condition followed by some sections
that show ideas of what we could do with it. What do you think?
Thanks.
Andy Wallace
MulvannyG2
Case Study 2
Decision and Review Process
Target Seattle Pike Plaza |
Seattle, Washington (USA)
 Revit facilitates easier
conversations between designer
and client team.
 Illustrated here in this email
exchange.
 End result: decision about the
stairs made faster and nearly
instantly.
Client@Target.com

20. Case Study 3
Construction Cost Savings &
Project Integration
Target |
Bakersfield, California (USA)
 Reduced RFI/PCO: 42%
 Reduced document coordination : < 1%
 Material costs: 10%
 Man-hour savings: 5%
 Construction schedule reduced by one
month, saving: 5%
 Travel costs: 25%
 Use of e-docs: Minimal printing costs.
Total Saved: 5%

21. Target | Architectural BIM Model
Case Study 3
Construction Cost Savings &
Project Integration
Target |
Bakersfield, California (USA)

22. Target | Structural BIM Model
Case Study 3
Construction Cost Savings &
Project Integration
Target |
Bakersfield, California (USA)

23. Target | MEP BIM Model
Case Study 3
Construction Cost Savings &
Project Integration
Target |
Bakersfield, California (USA)

24. Target | Architectural BIM Model
Case Study 3
Construction Cost Savings &
Project Integration
Target |
Bakersfield, California (USA)

25. Target | Combined BIM Model
Case Study 3
Construction Cost Savings &
Project Integration
Target |
Bakersfield, California (USA)

26. Case Study 4
Sustainability
Costco |
Sustainable Study
 Educational exercise done
for client investors
 Used to satisfy jurisdictional
requirements
 Increase efficiency in
prototype design
 Increase communication with
vendors and consultants to
meet new energy goals

30. BIM:
The Architect’s
Perspective
 Saves money
 More collaborative design
process
 Can result in more profound
design and sustainability
…. in conclusion BIM,

31. Questions &
Answers

32. 2004 “Best Office Development
of the Year, Non-CBD” – NAIOP
Washington State Chapter
Suning Beijing Chaoyang
Beijing, China

33. 2004 “Best Office Development
of the Year, Non-CBD” – NAIOP
Washington State Chapter
Portland City Storage
Portland, Oregon (USA)

34. TIAA - Woodlands Campus at Canyon Park
Bothell, Washington (USA)

35. 2004 “Best Office Development
of the Year, Non-CBD” – NAIOP
Washington State Chapter
Bellevue Towers
Bellevue, Washington (USA)

36. Anthony’s Restaurant
Alderwood, Washington (USA)

37. 2004 “Best Office Development
of the Year, Non-CBD” – NAIOP
Washington State Chapter
Suning Chengdu
Chengdu, China

38. SM Art Tower
Portland, Oregon (USA)

39. Costco
International Warehouses

40. Target | Development Animation
Merrifield, Virginia (USA)

41. Thank you
Presenter Contact Info:
Jonathan Chang
e: jonathan.chang@mulvannyg2.com
p: 425.463.1315