Comparing Three Types of BIM-based Models for Managing 3D Ownership Interests in Multi-level Buildings

There are various 3D spatial data models to support digital management of legal and physical aspects of buildings. These data models adopt three possible approaches to represent and manage spatial dimension of 3D ownership interests, namely pure legal, pure physical and integrated methods. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a method for...

Can Data from BIMs be Used as Input for a 3D Cadastre?

Much work has already been done on how a 3D Cadastre should best be developed. An inclusive information model, the Land Administration Model (LADM ISO 19152) has been developed to provide an international framework for how this can best be done. While this generic framework encompasses a wide range of eventualities, it does not prescribe the...

ifcModelCheck

On behalf of the BBR (German Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning) the development of an Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) based inspection tool was accomplished as application on an underlying work-in-progress development framework. By providing a machine-based checking process the tool ModelCheck was rolled out to meet demands...

Considering Physicality in Digital Models

This paper discusses the integration of physical and digital models in the context of building technology teaching. It showcases projects that explore the design possibilities of a chosen structural system with the use of parametric and behaviour-based computational modelling. It uses detailed mock-ups as vehicles to study, optimize, and...