Digital Architecture - Showcase 01

Back to School

Late June, last year, when my friend Prasad asked me if I was interested in teaching in a college, I looked at him and said "are you serious?"

After graduating from an architecture college, I have largely pursued my passion of technology in the job that I took up, the post-grad that I went ahead with and the business that I started. I had no clue when it came to teaching in a mainstream architecture college! My reaction to Prasad was that all I can think and talk about is technology and unfortunately architecture colleges have hardly any infrastructure. And our discussion went on with the thought that what would be available if we could teach something to budding architects without having to deal with too much infrastructure in college and yet have the course geared towards technology. So thats how my journey of creating a course to delivering it began. Labelled as "Digital Architecture and later modified to "Integrated Practice in Design & Construction", I began delivering it at IES College of Architecture in Mumbai as an elective subject.

With a batch of  20+ 4th yearites who are ultra busy with moving the entire college ahead with them, I can say that my journey with this bunch of budding architects has been quite pleasant and fulfilling.

So with that, I'm going to post links to some of their works, here, for all of you to see. Please take a moment and give your valuable feedback. In a few months, they'll be part of the professional industry. And I'm sure they'll be adding alot of value to our profession.

Case-Studies
1. Autodesk AEC Solutions Division Headquarters

More links to follow.

A Gift to myself

Its been quite a while that I gifted something to myself. And this gift was on my mind for a while now. I wanted to register and use the domain dedhia.com about 3 years back, when after registering the domain, I got to know that someone else registered it almost the same time and it went to him! So I kept this idea in the back burner for all these years. 

This month being my birthday month, I wanted to make it special for myself. So I went ahead and registered chiragdedhia.com ! And I made it Live! As of now, its my blog. I plan to make it a full fledged website and share my life.

Revit LT in the making?

This question has been around for quite long now amongst the Revit enthusiasts. Will or can there be a lite version of the flagship Autodesk product "Revit". Over the years, Autodesk has made several attempts at adding robust conceptual modelling tools in their kitty. Some years back, Autodesk pitched against Google to acquire SketchUp. But after Google bagged it, Autodesk went on to strengthen its own set of Conceptual tools in AutoCAD and Revit line of products.

Finally there is some noise again about Autodesk developing a separate application for conceptual design, simulation and analysis called Project Vasari. Its still to appear in the labs and once it is there, it'll be available to download and try at your own risk. Keep watching at the Autodesk Labs page. Click here to read more!

Innovative Tea Blending concept

Found this link on Giranar's www.chaichai.in very innovative. On their Signature Cup webpage, one can actually blend different teas, add toppings and make their own mix! You can then order it online and have it delivered! Very innovative!

Check this link. http://www.chaichai.in/Home/Site/MySignatureCup.aspx

Don't know how many takers are there for such a concept but its surely ahead of times!

It definitely seems the pizza concept is hitting the tea market.

Tips for Getting Started in Building Information Modeling (BIM)

I’ve been learning, training and creating high-value projects in BIM for several years and I’m often asked for a few pointers on getting started in a BIM Project. There are many pointers and you will create your own as you go ahead. I’ve listed few of them below.

• Plan your project, visualize your process, workflow, and desired outcome. Begin with the end in mind.
• The first project you do in BIM is about a change in processes. You got onto BIM to leverage technology to help you alter the way you approach design and construction. Don’t expect BIM to have the same workflow as it did for you in CAD.
• Your first project will help define your project standards. Make sure that you start storing your standards in one centralized space. Write down your thoughts, save created libraries etc.
• Put the mason’s hat on. Model the building as it will be built.
• No need to model every bit in 3d. Use your BIM software to get the essential dimensions and building form correct. You can then embellish the model with 2D details.
• Start with the broader elements like walls, openings, roofs, etc. Work your way down to a comfortable level of detail.
• Model correctly from the beginning so you don’t have to fix things later
• If you are still in early phase of design and do not know the exact wall type, use generic walls to capture your design intent; changing these later will be simple.
• Get information into the project as soon as it is known
• Not everybody likes 'Change'. Select your team that will persist in your first attempt.
• BIM’s single-model environment forces a much higher degree of team communication between all consultants. Plan for it and be prepared.
• Adding a BIM expert to your first few projects can take them forward faster. Ask for help or at least look for it online.

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