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BIMStorm™ Alexandria, Virginia - Federal Friendly Zones™ - How to Play

Study Areas for Alexandria

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Exercise locations are shown on the Alexandria Small Area Plans Map. Each site was selected to provide a broad range of conditions to allow teams to find a scenario that best captures their capabilities. Teams can also propose their own site locations outside of these exercise areas. Google Earth and other files, are available to teams that register for the BIMStorm and can be downloaded after logging in.

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Area A- Block 2 and 3 -Eisenhower East

  • Newest semi-urban area served by metro, interstate, with mix of high rise commercial and residential, significant amount of undeveloped or minimally developed parcels.
    • Hoffman Blocks 2 and 3 are the target sites.
    • Hoffman Towncenter Web Page with information about this development.
    • NOTE: New configuration of site as of 9/5/08. Check reference files in OPS.
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Area B - Parcel 1 - Potomac Yard / Potomac Greens

  • NOTE: New configuration of site as 9/5/08. Check reference files in OPS.
  • A vibrant and rapidly developing semi-urban area served by metro, train, US 1 major arterial, with mix of high rise and residential. Situated between Crystal City, Reagan National Airport, and Alexandria waterfront.
    • MRP Realty Landbay H

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Area B - 2 - Potomac Yard

  • New Metro Station
  • Study adjacent development in relation to this Metro Station.

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Location C - Parcel 1 - Landmark / Van Dorn

  • A mix of industrial, older retail (the Landmark Mall) and residential that is undergoing redevelopment. Served by metro, interstate and major arterials.
    • Jones Lang LaSalle Victory Center

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Area D - Parcel 1 - Alexandria West

  • Very dense urban area consisting of office, retail, residential, in a very hilly and wooded area served by interstate, and major arterials.
    • Duke Mark Center

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Area E - 1 - Alexandria Old Town

  • Historic City Hall
  • Existing building to remain.
  • Can be used for Scenario fo public sculpture, water feature, outdoor area.

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Area E - 9 - Alexandria Old Town

  • Hotel on Waterfront Old Town - 4 or 5 Star, dock access, combined retail or mixed use

Scenarios

Note: Log into OPS to use the Schemes set up for these Scenarios in Project: 001 - BIMSTORM ALEXANDRIA - SITES AND PROGRAM

Scenario Study Area Block Project Type Notes
1 A 2 Campus DoD - Hoffman Block 2 - Class A 500,000 SF 10-15 story office building New Construction Office campus under development. This is for one of the blocks in the new campus.
1 A 2 Multi or Single Building GSA - Hoffman Block 2 - Class A 500,000 SF 10-15 story office building New Construction Office campus under development. This is for one of the blocks in the new campus.
1 B 1 Campus GSA - MRP Realty Landbay H Potomac Yard - Class A, 1 million SF campus with 2-4 buildings (Landbay H) New Construction Teams are to decide number and type of buildings.
1 C 1 Campus DoD - Jones Lang LaSalle Victory Center - Class A, 1 million SF campus with 2-4 buildings New Construction Teams are to decide number and type of buildings.
1 C 1 Campus GSA - Jones Lang LaSalle Victory Center - Class A, 1 million SF campus with 2-4 buildings (Victory Center) New Construction Teams are to decide number and type of buildings.
2 A 3 Multi or Single Building DoD - Hoffman Block 3 - Class A 500,000 SF 10-15 story office building New Construction Teams are to decide number and type of buildings.
2 D 1 Multi or Single Building Commercial - Duke Mark - Class A 1 million SF office building New Construction Teams are to decide number and type of buildings.
2 D 1 Multi or Single Building DoD - Duke Mark Center - Class A 1 million SF office building New Construction Teams are to decide number and type of buildings.
2 D 1 Multi or Single Building GSA - Duke Mark Center - Class A 1 million SF office building New Construction Teams are to decide number and type of buildings.
3   1 Single Building - Commercial - Firehouse and Residential (Potomac Firehouse) New Construction Teams to propose number and types of firehouses needed to respond to shifting demographics.
3   1 Single Building - Commerical Speculative 10-15S New Construction  
4 A 1 Washington Masonic Temple Existing Historic Iconic building that is prominently visible from many parts of the city. Requesting a team to create an existing model in SketchUp.
4 E 1 City Hall Existing Historic Requesting a team to create an existing model in SketchUp.
4 E 2 Gadsby Tavern Existing Historic Requesting a team to create an existing model in SketchUp.
4 E 3 Torpedo Factory Existing Historic Requesting a team to create an existing model in SketchUp.
5 E 4 Contraband and Freedmen's Cemetery Memorial Cultural Resource  
6     Public - Sculpture Art This can be proposed in any project.
6     Public - Water Feature Art This can be proposed in any project.
6     Public - Outdoor Amphitheater Event  
6     Public - Outdoor exercise facility Recreation  
7 A 1 King Street Train and Metro Station Transit Requesting a team to create an existing model in SketchUp.
7 A 2 Telegraph Road Interchange Transit Requesting a team to create an existing model in SketchUp.
7 B 2 Potomac Yard Proposed Metro Station Transit New New metro station on existing metro line. Near one of the study areas.
7 E 1 Mt Vernon Trail Transit  
7 E 2 Woodrow Wilson Bridge Transit Existing bridge. Requesting a team to create an existing model in SketchUp.
8     Environment - Air Quality - CO2 and Ozone Environmental Analysis of impact. GIS Study.
8     Environment - Hydrogeological - Stormwater (quantity and quality) Environmental Analysis of impact. GIS Study.
8     Environment - Noise - Highway, Aircraft, Events (Ronald Regan National Airport) Environmental Analysis of impact.
9 E 3 Hotel on Waterfront Old Town - 4 or 5 Star, dock access, combined retail or mixed use New Construction  
10     School Educational  
11     Alexandria-Arlington BRAC Transition Workforce Base realignment and closing will move 7000 jobs out of the Alexandria area.
11     GSA Telecommuting Center Workforce  
20     Custom Scenario Team Defined Create your own scenario.

Note:

  • Teams are to use the above Scenarios to build their projects.
  • Teams are to make adjustments and suggestions to scenarios and files for their solution.
  • Teams may also create new Scenarios, if you do please give it a new Scenario Number and Letter based on the format above.

"Play" Requirement Workflows

It is easy to be part of the BIMStorm. It is not required to know how to BIM. Here are some sample workflows and tasks. The most important part of getting involved is bringing your knowledge and expertise into the BIMStorm. We encourage partnering with other firms and individuals. There are also teams such as the BIM Education Co-op, who are willing to assist new comers to the BIMStorm. Many of the participants in previous BIMStorms jumped in with no experience in BIM or BIMStorms. Workflow #1 - Miniumum EZ BIMStorm is the only one that is required of all players. We encourage going beyond #1. See Task ID for Workflows table below for categories of tasks.

1-Minimum EZ-BIMStorm

These tasks, will put your project on "the map" of the BIMStorm and it will be calculated as part of the BIM Reports. Start from the Master Temlplates that have the sites and scenarios set up. Then land a predefined template building on the site. Note that the template buildings will need to be adjusted in step 4 to match your program requirements.

  • P1 - Create Project in OPS
  • P2 - Create Scheme(s) in Project. Select scenario from "TEAMWORK SCHEMES : 001 - MASTER TEMPLATES - SITES AND PROGRAM" List and Duplicate it to your own project.
  • P3 - Share Schemes in OPS so it is visible and can be calculated as part of the urban plan
  • P4 - Add LOD-1 Building to Site. Block Model
  • P5 - Add LOD-2 Building as option. LOD-2 Buildings exist in templates or create your own.

2-BIM Classic: Get Your Pencils Out and Design

  • D1 - Use the technology of paper and pencil to design. Scan the sketch and save as a digital image.
  • U1 - Urban Planning Studies
  • C2 - Attach file to Scheme developed in Step 1.

  • Time to Complete: As long as you need in sketching. 1 minute to attach to scheme.
  • Everyone can BIM

3-Number Cruncher: Using Excel to Create BIM

  • E1 - Using the OPS Excel Template, create the program for a project. Floor by floor or room by room.
  • E3 - Import Excel to OPS to automatically create BIM.
  • E1 - Repeat first step to create variations of design rapidly.

  • Time to Complete: Varies, 20 Min. in Excel. 1 minute to import to OPS.=

4-BIM Rapid Layout and Output to Google Earth

  • P6 - Start with the result of EZ-BIM or and resolve the layout in OPS. Check reports and layout for compliance with project requirements. Adjust building size, square footage and layout to match requirements.
  • G2 - View result in Google Earth

5-Copy Paste: Rapid Iterations of Design

  • P8 - Duplicate one of your schemes, or copy someone else's scheme to try variations of design.
  • R4 - Compare multiple schemes in BIM Reports
  • A1 - Add other data such as OSCRE codes in OPS
  • A2 - Add COBIE Data in OPS

6-Export to SketchUp

  • S1 - Export IFC from OPS, Import to SketchUp using IFC to SketchUp Plug In.
  • S2 - Create SketchUp model based on programming requirements from OPS. Add detail to SketchUp model.
  • S3 - Post SketchUp back to OPS using attach in OPS. Note, that SketchUp is a great tool for doing rapid design studies, but is low in data. Combing the program requirements of OPS with SketchUP gets us the result we want in BIMStorm, to have data attached to each project.
  • S4 - Post detailed SketchUp model to 3D Warehouse, Alexandria Collection.

7-Export to Desktop BIM Applications

After defining project requirements in BIM and analyzing several options, selected schemes can be exported to desktop BIM applications such as Archicad, Revit and VectorWorks for more detailed design.
  • B1 - Export to desktop BIM Applications through IFC out from OPS
  • B2 - Import to Desktop BIM Applications
  • B3 - Resolve design in Desktop BIM Applications
  • B4 - Resolve design details in Desktop BIM Applications

8-Analyze It

As schemes come in from your own team, or from other teams, you can view them in real time and provide analysis from your perspective. Security analysts for example, will be looking at siting of buildings and other factors.For example:
    • A3 - Analyze security and CPTED
    • G2 - Analyze in Google Earth - does the project fit on a site? Is the zoning height correct? Are there other design options you can recommned?
    • G3 - Analyze Geospatial Data
    • Other types of analysis could include, sustainability, LEEDS, engineering.
    • R3 - View BIM Reports

9- Continuously Publish and Communicate with Low Carbon Collaboration

Although we are going to be assembled in Washington DC for these BIMStorm, many are going to be participating virtually. Continuously publishing and sharing your projects will allow other players to interact and support each other.
  • P3 - Share Schemes in OPS - Make them visible to others
  • C1 - Comment on BIM Reports
  • C2 - Comment on OPS
  • S2 - Post your solutions back to OPS

10- BIM on an iPhone or PDA - BIM Requests

If all of the above is too much and you are only observing the BIMStorm, you can still play by creating an LOD1 BIM through a iPhone or PDA.
  • R2 - Create BIM through iPhone: http://BIMStorm.com/mobile
  • User Group:
    • BIMStorm AFFZ for Alexandria
    • BIMStorm Capital Alliance for Tshwane
  • Put your name in the Project name along with description: Kimon-Mixed Use Housing-Request
  • Password will be sent to all observers and players

Task ID for Workflows

Task PUBLIC OBS PLAY Description Est. Time Skill Level Tools Needed Notes
A1     X Define OSCRE Code of Spaces   Low OPS Editor or Excel Adding OSCRE codes will allow for BOMA calculations.
A2     X Populate COBIE Data   Medium OPS Editor COBIE
A3     X Analyze Security and CPTED   Medium WWW OPS Analysts to review schemes for security and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and post comments back to OPS.
B1   X X Export LOD-1,2 or 3 to BIM Desktop Applications 30 Sec. Low OPS Export as IFC from OPS.
B2     X Import LOD-1,2 or 3 to BIM Desktop Applications     BIM with IFC in: Archicad, Revit, VectorWorks Analysts to review schemes for security and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and IFC to desktop BIM Applications. Automatically creates same layout and floors in BIM as in OPS.
B3     X Resolve Design Layout in Desktop BIM Applications to LOD-5 20-60 Min. Medium Desktop BIM Apps. Edit spaces in desktop BIM Applications.
B4     X Resolve Design in Desktop BIM Applications to LOD-6 1-2 Hours High Desktop BIM Apps. Continue to add more levels of detail. Other types of analysis such as structural and mechanical systems can happen here.
B5     X Post Native BIM Model to OPS 2 Min. High OPS Use the attach file in OPS This attaches the file but not the information back to OPS.
B6     X Import IFC of BIM back to OPS 5 Min. Expert OPS Editor, Converter Import to OPS using Converter. Understanding of the process is required to accomplish this. Data is also imported to OPS, and therefore is accessible in the model server for aggregated calculations.
C1 X X   Comment on BIM Reports 1 Min. Low WWW Using comment button to respond to any schemes that are visible. Request user name and password to access this BIMStorm.
C2   X X Comment on OPS 1 Min. Low WWW Using the attachment button to add comments to your own scheme or other shared schemes. This allows observers to comment on schemes. Must have OPS Editor or Viewer account to log in.
D1     X Design Varies High Paper and Pencil Although this can happen digitally, it is also good to use the classic methods of design. The point is that BIMStorm is not about the technology, it is about problem solving and collaboration. Classic skills. Then use the technology to land a solution into the scheme using the attachment button.
E1 X X X Create New Program Requirement in Excel 20 Min. Low Excel Optionally use existing Building Template in OPS. The Excel file prior to importing to OPS is a LOD-1 BIM. Public may also post an Excel request for project, through BIM Request.
E2   X X Adjust Program Requirement in Excel 10 Min. Low Excel Additional detail may be added in Excel Additional detail may be added in Excel to show individual spaces or entire floors as single blocks. It is up to the user the level of detail to set up in Excel.
E3     X Import Excel to OPS to Create Building 1 Min. Low Excel, OPS Editor Import Excel as CSV to OPS to create new building. OPS Editor Account Required. A LOD-1 or LOD-2 Model is automatically generated in OPS from the Excel File.
G1 X X X Link to Google Earth of Multiple Schemes 1 Min. Low WWW, Group Password, Google Earth Link to multiple schemes and view in Google Earth
G2     X Analysis of Geospatial Data, using simple tools such as Google Earth   Medium Google Earth, Google Map, Virtual Earth View projects in Google Earth. Using the OPS Model server, look at the regional level as projects are entered.
G3     X Analysis of Geospatial Data, using more advanced tools in GIS.   High ESRI and Other GIS tools Analysis of GIS data. Data created in projects and schemes combined with GIS data for analysis.
K1   X X Document your process and save as attachment   Low   In order to make it easier to follow the process your team followed, take some sreenshots and upload them to your scheme. They will be visible in the BIM Gallery of each scheme here:
P1     X Create Team Project in OPS 1 Min. Low OPS Editor Create project with team number as project name. Ex. Team 99. Must have OPS Editor Account.
P2     X Create Schemes in OPS 1 Min. Low OPS Editor Create multiple schemes within the project. Schemes can be used as variations of studies.
P3     X Share Schemes in OPS 15 Sec. Low OPS Editor It is important to share your scheme in OPS so your team can interact with you. Also for other teams and analysts to be able to see your scheme. The Model server is what will also allow us to aggregate all projects and ask questions such as what is the total area of all projects? Network Link allows for schemes to be shared and updated live.
P4     X LOD-1 Building in OPS 1 Min. Low OPS Editor LOD-1 is entire floors as a single space to represent a multi floor building.
P5     X LOD-2 Building in OPS 20 Min. Medium OPS Editor LOD-2 will include individual spaces in OPS generated from Excel. Additional attributes can be imported from Excel such as vertical alignment.
P6     X Resolve LOD-2 to LOD-3 in OPS   Medium OPS Editor Moving spaces in OPS to create a floor plan based on the creation of spaces from Excel or the adding of spaces directly in OPS, creates a LOD-3 BIM in OPS.
P7     X Resolve LOD-4 in OPS   Medium OPS Editor Add furniture and equipment to spaces. Add other data such as OSCRE or COBIE inside OPS. Confirm set up of department color coding and zoning color coding.
P8     X Duplicate scheme in OPS to create a new scenario   Medium OPS Editor Duplicate the scheme, to create another variation of the design.
P9     X Add furniture and Equipment 10 Min. per space. Medium OPS Editor Some teams may want to go to the space level and. add furniture
P10     X Create Existing Building in OPS 20-60 Min. Medium OPS Editor Start from Google Earth or from Floor Plans. Shapes from Google Earth can be imported into OPS to create buildings or sites that are georeferenced and the correct scale.
R1 X     Create BIM Request for LOD-1 or 2 BIM 1 Min. Low WWW, Group Password Owners and developers may request a BIM without having access to OPS.
R2 X     Create BIM Request from iPhone or PDA for LOD-1 or LOD-2 BIM 1 Min. Low Web enabled PDA, Group Password http://BIMStorm.com/mobile
R3 X X X View BIM Reports 1 Min. Low WWW, Group Password View BIM Reports
R4 X X X View Reports of Multiple Schemes 1 Min. Low WWW, Group Password View Multiple Schemes
S1   X X Export LOD-1, 2 or 3 to SketchUp 1 Min. Medium OPS, SketchUp Export as IFC from OPS.
S2   X X Create SketchUp Model 10-60 Min. Medium SketchUp Using output from OPS to SketchUp through IFC will allow you to build a model in SketchUp based on the program requirements set up in OPS. One warning, SketchUp does not have an output of IFC back to BIM. Output to SketchUp is a one way street, but is a good way to model rapid geometry.
S3   X X Post SketchUp Model to OPS 1 Min. Low OPS Use the attach file feature in OPS. The model or any other file can be attached.
S4   X X Post SketchUp Model to 3D Warehouse 1 Min. Low SketchUp Upload to 3D Warehouse, Alexandria Collection.
T1 X X X BIMStorm Training-Basic   Low WWW How to participate and watch a BIMStorm and get access to presentations and view data.
T2   X X BIMStorm Training-Observer   Low WWW How to observe and view data as well as how to comment on projects and schemes.
T3     X BIMStorm Training-Player   Medium WWW How to “Play” and create data and collaborate with other participants.
T4     X BIMStorm Training-Power User   High WWW How to be a Power Player.
U1     X Urban Planning       Urban planning studies. Starting with hand sketches or digital sketches define a design strategy.

Note:

  • Tasks define all the possible workflows that could happen in a BIMstorm.
  • Participants are not required to do ALL tasks. They are listed to make you aware of what others may be doing.
  • Please make recommendations for tasks that may not be listed above.

Tools Used in a BIMStorm™

Not all tools need to be used by all participants. OPS is used as a model server and required of all players to be able to share projects with all participants. An OPS account is provided by sponsors during the BIMStorm™
  • Internet
    • Internet Explorer
    • Firefox
  • Desktop BIM Applications
    • Archicad
    • Revit
    • VectorWorks
    • Other IFC Capable BIM Applications
  • Online BIM and GIS Editors and Viewers
    • Onuma Planning System Editor
    • Onuma Planning System Viewer
  • BIM Model Server
    • OPS Model Server - All project data needs to be on this to be visible by all teams.
  • 3D Modeling
    • SketchUp - Can import IFC from OPS using IFC to SketchUp Converter
  • GIS
    • Google Earth and Map
    • Virtual Earth
    • ESRI
  • Spreadsheet
    • Excel
    • Google Docs
  • Communication
    • OPS Web Site
    • OPS Forum
    • GoToWebinar
    • Skype Chat
    • Email - Reduce amount of email by using online tools and communication
    • Phone- Reduce amount of phone calls by using online tools and communication
  • Paper and Pencil
  • Other tools may be suggested by participants

BIMStorm™ Levels of Detail (LOD)

The BIMStorm™ focuses on having the appropriate level of detail for the particular task in a project. In many cases a very low LOD is needed to make decisions. When heading toward construction documents a higher LOD is needed. When construction is complete and an owner needs to manage a portfolio of projects a lower LOD could be used for that. Making various LOD models accessible to BIMStorm™ participants allows many types of subject matter experts to interact with each other and be talking about the same data.

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  • LOD-0: Excel file. A structured Excel file in BIMStorm is considered a BIM.
  • LOD-1: Simple building in OPS, with one block per floor.
  • LOD-2: Simple building in OPS, with more granular data to room level.
  • LOD-3: Simple building in OPS, with more granular data to room level and layout of spaces.
  • LOD-4: Building in OPS, with other data such as furniture and equipment.
  • LOD-5: OPS Data exported to Desktop BIM Application for more detail.
  • LOD-6: Desktop BIM Application with Windows, Doors and Walls added.

LOD-0 to LOD-1 > Very Rapid Creation of BIM

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Excel LOD-0 > OPS LOD-1: Google Earth LOD-1
  • Each floor is listed as one row in Excel showing the total area per floor.
  • Importing this Excel into OPS creates a LOD1 model in OPS which can be exported to Google Earth.
  • Each block represents the entire floor, one block per floor as it was formatted in Excel.
  • Here is a LOD-0 CSV file to create an LOD-1 OPS, right click and save link to open in Excel. LOD-1_Excel_Import.csv
  • Here is a LOD-1 Google Earth file from OPS, right click and save link to open in Google Earth. LOD-1_Excel_mport.kml
  • Total areas as well as other reports can still be generated at LOD1
  • Buildings can be placed on sites to check fit at this LOD.
  • Time to complete this step: 2 Minutes
  • Total Floor Area: 146,823 Square Feet

LOD-0 to LOD-2 > More Detail in Excel Automatically Generates a LOD-2 BIM

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Excel LOD-0 > OPS LOD-2 > Google Earth LOD-2
  • The Excel file is now broken up space by space.
  • Here is a LOD-0 CSV file to create a LOD-2 OPS, right click and save link to open in Excel. LOD-2_Excel_mport.csv
  • Here is a LOD-2 Google Earth file from OPS, right click and save link to open in Google Earth. LOD-2_Excel_Import.kml
  • The Excel file imported to OPS automatically generates this LOD-2 Model.
  • Studies can be generated based on this LOD-2 Model
  • Time to complete this step: 10 Minutes to format Excel, 1 Minute to import to OPS
  • Total Floor Area: 146,823 Square Feet (Same area as LOD-1 Model)
  • Exporting to Google Earth shows all the spaces on each floor at LOD-2.

LOD-2 to LOD-3 > Editing Spaces in OPS Generates a LOD-3 BIM

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OPS LOD-2 > OPS LOD-3 > Google Earth LOD-3
  • Moving spaces around in OPS starts to form the shape of a LOD-3 BIM in OPS
  • Export to Google Earth for a view of how the scheme fits on the site.
  • This LOD-3 can now be the basis of more detailed studies in Desktop BIM Applications
  • Here is a LOD-3 Google Earth file from OPS, right click and save link to open in Google Earth. LOD-3_Layout_Resolved_in_OPS.kml: LOD-3_Layout_Resolved_in_OPS.kml
  • Total Floor Area: 146,823 Square Feet (Same area as LOD-1 and LOD-2 Model)
  • Time to complete this step: 10 Minutes to Edit Spaces in OPS

LOD-3 to LOD-4 > Adding other data such as Furniture and Equipment in OPS

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OPS LOD-3 > OPS LOD-4 > Add Data in OPS

  • Add data in OPS such as Furniture and Equipment
  • Adjust settings and view reports.
  • Add data such as COBIE or OSCRE in OPS
  • Total Floor Area: 146,823 Square Feet (Same area as LOD-1 and LOD-2 Model)
  • Time to complete this step:
    • 5 Minutes per space to add directly in OPS
    • 1 Minute to import furniture from Excel to all spaces

LOD-1-3 to BIM > Automatically Creating a Desktop BIM File

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OPS LOD-1-3 > SketchUp & OPS LOD-1-3 > Desktop BIM Applications
  • Saving out IFC from OPS and import to SketchUp using the SketchUp Plug in for IFC.
  • Automatically creates the floors and spaces in SketchUp based on the settings from OPS
    • Note: IFC to SketchUp is a one way trip for now, since an IFC out from SketchUp does not currently exist.
  • Saving out the same IFC from OPS can also be imported to desktop BIM applications such as Archicad, Revit, VectorWorks.
  • Times to complete this step (approximate) :
      • OPS to IFC: 20 Sec.
      • IFC to SketchUp: 20 Sec.
      • IFC to Revit: 1 Min.

LOD-0 to LOD-3, LOD-4 and LOD-5 > Moving the Program LOD-3 to Desktop BIM Applications

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Excel LOD-0 > OPS LOD-3 > BIM LOD-4 > BIM LOD-5
  • This is an optional step for participants who would like to move the data to a desktop BIM application.
  • Early studies at LOD-1 through LOD-3 have defined the requirements and now it is time to move to a higher LOD Model.
  • The higher LOD can be accomplished by exporting IFC from OPS and importing to BIM or SketchUp
  • The resulting BIM can be attached in native format back to OPS or imported back as IFC through the Converter
  • Times to complete this step (approximate) :
      • Excel to OPS: 1 Minute to Import
      • LOD-3>LOD-5: > 1-4 Hours
      • LOD-5>LOD-6: > 1-10 Days, depending on interior LOD

Sites and Buildings

Scenarios are based as broad based as possible so anyone with any skill can observe or participate to the desired level.

  • Sites and Buildings
  • Transit
  • Public Space
  • Work Force

Please sign up for the exercise ASAP at http://BIMStorm.com/FFZ.

GIS Data Available in the BIMStorm

  • GIS Analysts will be reviewing the projects as they are submitted.
  • Types of analysis could include:
    • Security and Force Protection
    • Urban Planning
    • Demographics
    • Travel Distances
    • Transportation

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Alexandria VA, Parcels in Google Earth

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Alexandria Zoning Map in Google Earth

Reference Material for BIMStorms

Material below can be used for the Alexandria FFZ BIMStorm. It also can be used as a reference for the Capital Alliance Tshwane BIMStorm.

Historical

Planning

Security and Force Protection

Sustainability and Energy

Federal Solicitation Forms

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