Floor Management System in OpenBuildings Designer uses Floors as a means of organizing, designing, and reporting building information. By this method, designated floors define the physical location for portions of the building relative to reference and site elevations
In this video, we will discuss and demonstrate the Levels in OpenBuildings Designer. To begin with, each element in OpenBuildings Designer can have a Level associated with it. Levels control the appearance of the object in Wireframe mode. When each object family has a separate Level associated with it, it is possible to switch on and off the visibility of those objects in a model by switching on and off the corresponding Level display. We will briefly look into the Level Display and Level Manager Tools and also show their functionalities. This will be very helpful when working with OpenBuildings Designer. Using Levels in OpenBuildings Designer https://youtu.be/sDeaLkX6_Ek Levels in OpenBuildings Designer
In this article we are going to talk about Views in OpenBuildings Designer and how to use it to your advantage. To start a new project using OpenBuildings Designer, it is important to get familiar to the look and feel of the modelling window, these are called Views. Depending on our preferences it is possible to switch on and off the Views. Also, we can adjust the screen to accommodate these Views based on our convenience. In this video, we will find out the following: tools and settings to adjust the views fitting the entire model inside a window using a single click change the orientation of a model inside a window Also, it is possible to save an arrangement of views using the Manage View Groups settings. Finally, we will introduce the concept of Saved Views. Using Views in OpenBuildings Designer https://youtu.be/vNvcNNfJW_I Views Previous Video You can have a look at this video to understand the Mouse functions and Accudraw in OpenBuildings Designer
Brief/Background In this post, we explore some fundamental functionalities inside OpenBuildings Designer. We learn about the Mouse Functions, Data points, and the process of starting and ending commands using the mouse. Furthermore, we will learn about the various ways and functionality of the element selection tool. Finally, we will discuss AccuDraw and how useful a tool it can be while modeling using OpenBuildings Designer. Using the Mouse Functions and AccuDraw in OpenBuildings https://youtu.be/A95CnSg6GfI Functions and AccuDraw in OpenBuildings Designer Learn More You can also have a look at the knowledge base to understand the interface of OpenBuildings Designer.
In this blog, we will briefly explore the Interface of OpenBuildings Designer. This is especially useful for someone who is not familiar with the software. This will correspondingly help you locate the various tools to complete the task at hand. You will also understand how to access the various workflows that are present within OpenBuildings Designer as well as the tools corresponding to different disciplines. We will also demonstrate some useful shortcuts that will reduce your designing time. Video: The Interface of OpenBuildings https://youtu.be/6gWma5OFCUM The interface of OpenBuildings Designer Learn More You can have a look at the knowledge base to understand the concept of Workspaces and Worksets in OpenBuildings Designer, and to understand the mouse functions and AccuDraw.
Workspaces and Worksets of OpenBuildings Designer are present to help users organize their project data. To begin with, a Workspace is a container which will hold single or multiple Worksets within itself. Meanwhile, a Workset will have your project data/project standards. Additionally, the user can create a new Workset using any of the regional Worksets provided with the application. Workspaces and Worksets This video expands on the concept of Workspace and Worksets and guides users to create a new Workset using a regional Workset provided with the application. https://youtu.be/2c74B0ysCfs Creating a new Workset Learn More You can have a look at the knowledge base to learn about the Welcome Screen of OpenBuildings Designer.
OpenBuildings Designer helps you design, analyze, document, and visualize buildings of any size, form, and complexity. It also helps you effectively communicate design intent and bridge barriers between building disciplines and geographically distributed teams. OpenBuildings Designer (formerly known as AECOsim Building Designer) provides Building Information Modeling (BIM) advancements which will help you deliver your buildings faster and with greater confidence in your design, workflow and deliverables. However, in this article we will look into the Welcome Screen of OpenBuildings Designer. Furthermore, listed below are the various advantages Bentley’s BIM software: Multidiscipline: Firstly, increase collaboration among architects, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers with a shared set of tools and workflows Interoperability: Secondly, integrate information you have from multiple formats and easily work on projects of any size Information-rich deliverables: Thirdly, clearly communicate your design intent with reliable deliverables that you can easily customize Unrestrictive design environment: Fourthly, model anything with total freedom from buildings with simple to highly complex geometry and designs Building performance: Last but not the least, simulate buildings and predict real-world performance of the asset quickly and with precision to explore various options for iterative refinement Welcome Screen of OpenBuildings Designer This video expands on the various aspects of
Johnson Pilton Walker Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Urban Redevelopment Project 6 & 8 Parramatta Square Project As part of Western Sydney’s urban renewal initiative, 6 & 8 Parramatta Square is set to be an iconic, sustainable landmark tower that will meet the city’s growing demand for high-quality workspace while creating a world-class civic space. The AUD 600 million infrastructure project covers 130,000 square meters and rises 55 stories, broadening the Sydney skyline. Johnson Pilton Walker (JPW) is the lead design firm and is collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines and consultants. Faced with strict development, planning, and environmental controls on an accelerated timeline, JPW required an innovative digital solution to streamline workflows and optimize design. Solution and Tower Design JPW first established an open, connected data environment, facilitating integrated design by implementing a digital twin. The team applied 3D BIM strategies and later integrated computational design. This algorithm-driven application capability enabled JPW to leverage digital data, developing scripts and performing parametric modeling. This practice allowed the team to automate previously manual verification processes to streamline and accelerate workflows for the tower structure, façade, and ceilings. Image: Courtesy of Johnson Pilton Walker Outcome The use of a flexible, collaborative design
Bergen, a growing city in Norway and gateway to the fjords, is extending its Bybanen light rail system to provide an optimal public transport solution that will facilitate urban development.