Why Design Principals are vital for Architectural Drafting

Architecture is one such area that really blends the art, science, and maths and comes up with a splendid and lavish design for structure. An Architecture is basically the designing aspect of a structure which aims to enhance the creative side of a building. In order to create a best architectural piece, a full-proof architectural drafting is required. A good architectural drafting highly depends  on the skills of an architect whose skills should also have a good knowledge of design principals. The firm following of design principal enhance the creativity and support the design process even better. 

Architectural Drafting has got the best of methodology in the software like Revit Architecture and ArchiCAD executed in every stage of a project. There are certain design principals to obtain finesse in Architectural Drafting.  

Design Principals

• Powerful Beginning: It is mostly applicable for site surveys as it offers a good beginning to kickstart the design conceptualization which defines in the organic architecture term as a structure that embraces the environment around and resembles almost a part of an immediate environment.

• Prioritize Technology: Just because Architecture is a creative area that doesn’t mean that technology takes a backseat. Technology is the best medium to convert creative imagination into reality. Without CAD programme, Architectural experts are not able to create the complex structures that they have imagined. 

• Innovation- key to success: Creativity directly synonym  with innovation and an Architect need to keep up with the latest trend in designing so that new inputs of designing can be incorporated. Likewise, a subjective novelty from an Architect can fairly convert into a new trend. It is indeed due to innovations that we are able to see the best building structures. 

• Balance between Rationality and Creativity: As architecture is the combination of creativity and science hence the treatment should also be balanced. A fine balance between creative imagination and technical edginess is needed to complete a successful drafting. Don’t try to overpower one over the other. 

• Don’t lose the Individuality: Every Architect needs to add its signature style in designing in order to intact his/her individuality. It helps the architect to make a niche for himself and be different from the crowd.
 
• Sustainable and Eco-Friendly: If you want to make your design acceptable, it is very important  to make an eco-friendly and sustainable design that alleviates the greenery of the environment instead of destroying the atmosphere. 

• Stick to the Basic: In pursuance of keeping pace with the contemporary designs, don’t leave the basics. Small changes and addition can passe but the foundation should always be strong no matter how much upgradations takes place in the industry. 

These design principals of Architecture Drafting led to the creation of timeless yet modern structure in appearance as well as quality.

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Silicon Engineering Consultants Limited is gradually in the path of pioneering for Architectural Services. We are an Auckland (New Zealand) based organization with the worldwide registered office in USA, UAE, and India. Our team of Architectural experts is well-versed with the latest development in technological aspect results in the best of Architectural Drafting, Architectural Drafting and Design, and Architectural Engineering. Each of the Architectural Drafting methodologies is fairly executed as per the Architectural Drafting Standards. 

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BIM: A potential BAM and BOOM

With the upgradation in technology, BIM is finding its new potential as BAM and BOOM. Now, this goes beyond design. It not only offers better design but also better construction and operation as well. This might not be a very familiar concept known by many. So, let’s understand how BIM is useful in construction and operation of the building.

Initially, BIM is used by architects to perform analysis on a digital model to improve the design. This model is then handed over to the construction team for assembly modeling which is referred to as BAM (Building Assembly Modeling). At last, the documents are submitted to the client in form of a model called BOOM (Building Operation Optimization Model). Hence, these models are useful in every phase of the project lifecycle.

Using BIM as BAM:

With the use of BIM, the construction team is able to utilize the software for creating digital models called BAM. It contains all the detailed information about the project. The unique characteristics of the project are stored in one particular space allowing its easy access. Thus it becomes easier for the members to create building plans, make necessary changes in the existing state, and also maintain it once it has been completed.

This model helps construction managers to estimate time and cost. For companies looking to implement BIM on more than one project, BIM can help reduce cost and time variability between projects. Overall, it cuts down project liability and risk to the construction firm. Apart from this, BIM software help in choosing which materials are best for the environment.

Using BIM as BOOM:

It is a general misconception that BIM is useful only for designers and construction team, but not for the client. However, this is not the case. Only 20% of a facility cost resides in its design and construction.

The rest 80% lies in its effective operation. Achieving savings after the completion of the facility is through BOOM. Apart from savings, it allows the client to analyze the models from feasibility stage and test it more accurately than under 2D concept. It allows estimating the cost at an early stage for the client.

Overall BIM is advantageous in following ways:

• It provides the ability to interrogate design models for validating engineering decisions.

• Show cost implications related to changes in the design.
  
  
• Eliminate interface and coordination challenges between different teams.
  
  
• Provide safe operational working methods, logistics planning, and movement.
  
  
• Allow design optimization through clash avoidance.
  
  
• Provide detailed design information to aid safety.
  
  
• Provide linked schedules direct to models.
  
  
  
  
  

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Silicon Engineering Consultants Limited is a leading CAD based organization in New Zealand. We are providing BIM Solution in Auckland, Christchurch and several other parts of New Zealand. We have expert BIM Consultants to provide the best consultancy in this field. We are a BIM Service Provider offering several advantages in the area of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and other engineering fields.

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3 Methods of Rebar Splicing

Nowadays, Rebar is used extensively for building construction. Rebar is the steel reinforced in concrete. Concrete alone cannot withstand the loads applied to it due to its low tensile strength. Hence, steel is used along with to provide higher strength and stability. 
 

Rebar cannot be used to its full size due to transportation and fabrication limitations. It must be cut to form splices for its proper usage. There are three methods to splice the Rebar. Let’s have a look at these methods in detail:

1. Lap Splicing:

Lap splicing is the most common splicing methods. It is also very economical to use this type of method. However, there are some limitations of using this type of method. Lap splices may cause congestion at the splice location; making it difficult for concrete to pass through. In this case, it becomes impossible to use such splices. Insufficient splice length may also cause difficulty in making use of it.

When to use lap Splicing method?

• Lap splicing method can be used under normal conditions when the members in which rebar is used has little stress to handle or the diameter of rebar is small. 
   
• Lap splicing can be used only for rebar whose size range between 14mm and 25mm.
  
  
• This method should be avoided when the rebar space is small.
  
  

2. Mechanical Splicing:

Mechanical Splicing method uses a mechanical device for coupling two pieces of rebar. Some of the mechanical splicing techniques can be installed fast and easily while others require threaded rebar ends for coupling. This method can be used when it is not feasible to use lap splicing method.

When to use mechanical splicing method?

• Mechanical splicing method can be used when rebar size is over 14mm for beams, 16mm for pillars and 28mm for other members.
  
  
• This method can be adopted when the schedule is tight. This gives the benefit of precasting the components to speed up installation. 
   
• It is used when there are specific requirements for a project. For example an underground continuous wall. 
   
• To use mechanical splicing, all rebar splices must have same cross-sections. More than 50% similarity in cross-sections will also work.
  
  
• When the rebar space is small in a member, mechanical splicing is best to use as it will help save the space. 
  
  
  

3. Welded Splicing:

This type of splicing requires meeting certain rules and criteria. Welded splicing method is adopted if there are special requirements for splicing.

When to use welded splicing method?

• Welded splicing method is used when the rebar having more than 36mm diameter requires lap splicing. The lap splicing for such rebar should be carried out along with welding of splices. 
   
• This method should be avoided if there is the insufficient capacitance of the job sites. 
   
• Welding can also be carried out when the rebar congestion is to be reduced and greater design moment strength is required.
  
  
• For certain types of rebars having bad weldability specifications, this method must be avoided.
  
  
  
  
  
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