Straight talk on BIM, standards and the people who build with them.
Ten plain-spoken guides, from the first principles of BIM to the future of the architect. Written for designers, engineers and the manufacturers whose products end up in their models.
BIM 101: the principles every designer and engineer should know
BIM is not a tool you install. It is a way of thinking about buildings, and the earlier you get that, the more it pays you back.
The levels of BIM, from Level 0 to Level 3, explained
Everyone says they do BIM. The levels tell you how much of it they actually do.
BIM for beginners: the first five steps to getting started
BIM looks intimidating from the outside. It is not, if you take it in the right order.
How clash detection in BIM saves money on site
A clash on screen costs minutes. The same clash on site costs walls, weeks and trust.
Facility management with BIM: how digital twins are changing operations
A building's life is mostly operation. A digital twin finally gives that life a data model.
Why small firms should adopt BIM, and how to get started
The myth is that BIM is for the big players. In my experience it is the small studio that gains most.
ISO 19650 explained: the global standard behind BIM
If BIM is the language, ISO 19650 is the grammar.
Parametric vs algorithmic design: what is the difference, and why it matters
People use the two words interchangeably. They are not the same thing, and the gap matters.
The psychology of space: how VR and AR help architects test human-centred design
Architecture shapes how people feel. Now we can test that feeling before the concrete is poured.
The architect and the technologist: why digital skills are now essential
The question is not whether technologists will replace architects. It is whether architects will become technologists.