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Figure 5: Properties for the fireplace selected in the model
been built, we have the model that created our construction drawing set. Insert that model in to a PDF and now we have a representation of the building to accompany the 2D rendered images.
There are other IFC viewers, but none are as widely used as Acrobat Reader. We create massive amounts of data on a daily basis. Let’s put it to use.
For product manufacturers, the ability to embed a 3D model of their product into a specifications sheet allows clients to have a better understanding of the product. The architect can “play” with the product prior to receiving a sample. The more information we provide to our clients, the more informed their decisions.
Paul Crickard III is an educational facility planner in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is one of the first planners to adopt Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the preparation of master plans for the state. Currently, he has been working on the integration of Revit and BIM in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with the goal of submitting the first completely digital master plan in the state of New Mexico.
Conclusion I use Revit in my work as an educational facility planner because it simplifies my workflow, guarantees that changes I make in a schedule are reflected in the plans, and allows me to work smarter. My clients are learning that these models also have value to them because they do not have Revit nor the expertise to use it. By importing my Revit models into a 3D PDF, I am able to give my clients a 3D model and the data it contains. Slowly, I am exposing them to the value of BIM in managing their facilities. A 3D PDF is also a powerful marketing tool. Firms can include a complete model in their project sheets. For product manufactures, clients can “play” with the products. The more information we can convey to prospective clients, the greater the probability they become clients.
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With a Masters degree in Political Science and a background in Community, Regional, and Educational Facility Planning, Paul combines rigorous social science theory and techniques to practical planning and architectural projects. He has presented papers at the United States Naval Academy’s Foreign Affairs Conference and the American Journalism Historians Association Regional Conference in Salt Lake City. He has given demonstrations on the use of Revit, BIM and GIS to the Public School Facility Authority in New Mexico and the Albuquerque BIM505 Users Group.
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