After examining the types, structure and logic of different building classification systems, it seems natural to conclude that the national classification systems, like OmniClass from the U.S. and Uniclass 2015 from the U.K., are unfinished. They could still benefit from some improvements as regards the clarity their classification logic and…
After looking at the structure of popular building classification systems, now let’s look at their logic and internal consistency. For illustration, I’ll consider how they handle 4 different building elements. First – what do you get when you search the different systems for a door? OmniClass Searching for “door” gives…
Wow, life can get busy. The last half year has been crazy (in a good sense). I have to apologize for the interruption in my posts here on the BIMAXON blog. But now I’m starting up again. I hope you’ll continue to find value in my ideas about doing digital…
I’ve argued that LOD is inefficient, and many of my readers seem to agree. It leads to model overload yet still often misses the mark on real-life information needs. The ‘GR’ approach solves those issues. The idea is to categorize the graphical representation of BIM objects based on their intended…
Since my last post I’ve been involved in some nice developments related to BIM and classification. That’s why for now I’ve stopped writing about BIM element property names. But be patient, more and even better things are coming! Here’s a quick update. FIRST, Lithuania has adopted a national construction classification…
Properties are a huge source of confusion and inefficiency in BIM. I was reminded of that at the Eurovent meeting in Paris last week, talking with manufacturers of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. The HVAC industry’s move to BIM is being slowed by the lack of standards for object…
This is a blog about building information technologies. More specifically, BIM. And ways to apply BIM better in architecture, engineering and construction. Both at the big-picture level of methodology, and also as regards very practical details of everyday project management. My name’s Donatas. I’ve been working with building information technologies…
