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Has AI in Architecture arrived? How is it impacting you? Our cover story focusses on the most eloquent topic of recent times - AI in Architecture. Whilst we tell you a lot about its tools and how it facilitates the practice of design, one cannot ignore the challenges that makes the adoption of AI a selectively approached resource. https://bit.ly/AI-in-Arch-IAnD We invite you to share with us your thoughts on the use of AI in your practice. The pros, cons, misgivings, positive experiences… et al. We are waiting to hear from you. Write in to us at editor@indiaartndesign.com along with an image that you have explored through AI. Please mention that AI tool used. Select responses will find their way to our social media pages taking the discussion forward. https://www.indiaartndesign.com/the-age-of-ai-a-catalyst-for-the-architectural-practice/

BIM is considered as a useful collaboration tool for real estate developers, architects, surveyors, contractors, engineers etc., as it helps them stay on the same page and coordinate all the activities. BIM - extended as a construction support service, increases productivity and translates projects into better project outcomes. http://goo.gl/1RSCtX

So what is it that you would want, or expect of your BIM reinforced model? Well the answers lies in how you want the tool to meet your requirements. Or what can make the model really efficient.

Steel building kits come not only with the components but also the instructions and the drawings for the building. As a result the entire job becomes a lot easier. In fact, if you are building something like a tool shed you might not even require professionals to help you.

BIM offers coordination tools that let architects, structural and MEP engineers deal with a venture all the more viably. For instance, by working with the same model as a base, MEP specialists can format their frameworks around the structural model, enhancing coordination. A standout amongst the most valuable instruments accessible is clash detection, which is an incredible approach to diminish blunders via naturally checkingcollisions or interferences between the structural system and the ducts and plumbing systems.

Increasing number of industries have become data driven already. They are all the more associated with specialists, build data-centric cultures, and developed tools - gadgets - applications and much more to leverage data, optimize their new as well as ongoing projects, and avoid any pitfalls. There are no second thoughts that the building construction industry will certainly follow.

MEP layout in a big facility is so complicated that it becomes time consuming and causes waste of resources if not planned properly. BIM has proved to be a useful tool for determining various options and remove the hindrances.

Revit MEP Modeling, since inception, has been delivering an array of options to design ductwork models, however; there are several challenges that sheet metal fabricators face when modelling ductwork in Revit. Ductwork, unique in design for each of the structures and elements expose several challenges while designing.

Revit MEP by Autodesk is an established tool for ductwork modeling that addresses the core elements of a ductwork system, allowing a reasonably sound set of design drawings to be issued. Challenges for fabrication from Revit was a big area of concern, till the time Autodesk started addressing them; and now we see successful fabrication interoperability.

Up until two weeks back, only very digitally savvy people were heard using the term Augmented Reality - AR. Pokemon Go has turned the tables drastically bringing in immense awareness about AR. the truth is that many contractors and architects are experimenting with AR as a visualization tool, which means the technology is already being used in the built environment as part of the architectural and structural design process.

Integrating BIM with building automation systems is a new concept on the block. Facility mangers are exploring its benefits and utilizing it to improve the efficiency within buildings like healthcare facilities, pharmaceuticals and the like. Facility managers can use BIM in conjunction with computer aided maintenance management system to chart out an improved maintenance plan and to build an operations and maintenance tracking tool.

Don't you think school buildings with built-in sustainability features serve as excellent education tools in themselves? Read about one such school in Ootacamund and leave us your views.

Instant cash loans are a best financial tool out there in the financial market that helps you to get fast cash in hands for dealing with small urgent fiscal dues in an efficient way.

GA Design uses opulence as a tool to chisel understated flamboyance into this trendy Mumbai apartment for a young world-wise couple. Check it out here…

Principal Designer & CMD Della Group, Jimmy Mistry strongly advocates using design thinking as a tool and the holistic coming together of the design fraternity to help identify and ease post-lockdown problems…

Aisel Architects use visual enhancement as the key tool to chisel a serene, white ambience for a coffeeshop cum garment retail in Odesa city, Ukraine.

Cluster One Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. designs a large home for a family of six in #Pune using restraint as the overriding tool to create a timeless home with a vast potential for growth

Quirk Studio highlights the play of material, texture, and spatiality as the chiselling tools to design a toddler-friendly home in suburban Mumbai…

Celebrated hospitality design firm Stonehill Taylor renovates the all-suite Conrad New York Midtown using restraint as a powerful tool to depict a seamless connection between contemporary design, curated art and space planning suited to the global traveller. Check it out here…

H&P Architects revitalises the Mao Khe Mining Park in Vietnam through a series of design interventions that activate this open space and make it suitable for public use.

Ar. Prashant Parmar of Shayona Consultants tailors an apartment wielding simplicity and understated chic as a design tool to achieve clean lines, organic forms and a chic, warm home.