Using a design configurator to rapidly translate this equipment list, a library of equipment and building components, and codified design rules (e.g.
If we lose control of the number of options available, we are back to square one - we lose the benefit of standardisation, and we then lose the simplicity this creates in terms of technical compliance.. To encourage industry adoption, we have open sourced all our data, experience and learning on Platform II.. A digital library embeds specifications and compliance into upfront design and tracks these through to delivery..The smaller number of elements to manage vs. a traditional design, captured in a digital library, will facilitate the creation of accurate, consistent and well-organised information and version control..
This digital library will structure data so that design can more rigorously demonstrate compliance, earlier in the process.It embeds sets of rules/data requirements regarding interfaces, technical requirements and standards that sit behind the models, giving a more holistic set of information.BSA compliance data, tolerances, load, thermal performance and energy efficiency technical standards, rules around interoperability etc..
Stored in an open access, central location, the digital library is the bedrock of the digitised design to construction process.It also embeds the standardised requirements:.
Standard space types.
Critical adjacencies and operational flows.The journey will be important and it must be handled properly.
Industry must have the capability and capacity to deliver new solutions.We need everyone to contribute and collaborate:clients, policymakers, the market.
Of course, this process will be disruptive because industry transformation always is.However, the shift will take time and there will be plenty of signals along the way.
(Editor: Basic Monitors)