Sector
Education
Scope
Exterior LOD 350 BIM Model
Location
Ireland
Deliverables
LOD 350 - BIM Model
About The Project
The comprehensive school project, located in Dublin, is a key component of Ireland's nationwide educational improvement plan. Our client, an Irish surveying company, entrusted us with modeling the 300K SF school area and the surrounding transportation infrastructure. The project encompassed not only the educational buildings themselves but also a diverse range of additional elements, including greenhouses, heritage buildings, playgrounds, sports courts, parking areas, as well as city roads and sidewalks. Each of these features presented unique challenges, requiring careful consideration and precise modeling.
To address these complexities, we relied on advanced LIDAR and Photogrammetry technology, converting point cloud data into a detailed and accurate BIM model, ensuring precision across every aspect of the school area. To meet both the client’s needs and municipal requirements, we delivered a comprehensive set of BIM deliverables, including a detailed LOD 350 BIM model for the exterior of the school, along with specialized heritage building modeling to accurately reflect the historical elements of the site. Additionally, we provided a complete surface and site area plan, as well as a detailed model of the transportation infrastructure, which was essential for both the renovation and future development of the area.
Our multidisciplinary team worked collaboratively across all aspects of the project, ensuring that each element was meticulously coordinated and aligned. This integrated approach enabled us to provide the client with the necessary tools to make informed, strategic decisions for the school’s renovation and future development, while adhering to all municipal guidelines. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a cohesive modeling strategy, we successfully delivered a highly detailed and reliable BIM model, laying the foundation for the successful transformation of the school into a modern, well-integrated educational facility.
Project Challenges & Deliverables
The project presented several unique challenges that required a highly skilled and multidisciplinary approach. The primary complexity stemmed from the multi-disciplinary nature of the modeling, which involved a wide range of elements—each requiring its own specialized modeling techniques. These included transportation infrastructure, heritage buildings, site area features, parking areas, and standard school buildings. The diversity of these elements demanded a high level of expertise to integrate them into a single, cohesive, and detailed BIM model.
Modeling different types of structures and elements posed particular difficulties. For example, the transportation infrastructure and standard buildings required precise modeling using conventional methods, while the heritage building demanded advanced "model in place" techniques. This technique allowed us to accurately capture the intricate and historical features of the building, ensuring that the ornamentation and architectural details were preserved in high detail. The contrasting requirements between modern infrastructure and the delicate heritage features necessitated an exceptional level of coordination and attention to detail. Moreover, the site area modeling, which included greenhouses, playgrounds, sports courts, parking areas, and city roads, also required careful attention to detail to ensure accurate representation and alignment with the existing layout. Integrating these various external elements into the model, each with its own set of requirements, was a challenge we met through our integrated, multidisciplinary approach.
By employing cutting-edge technology and working across disciplines, we successfully navigated these complexities and delivered a precise, highly detailed BIM model. This ensured the client received a comprehensive, unified tool to guide the renovation and future development of the school, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.
