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Introduction and Background

The Tshwane BIMStorm charette was conceived by NCPC, Onuma Inc., and the government of South Africa as a component of the Capitals Alliance conference to be held in Washington, DC from September 15-18. Capitals Alliance is an international forum for capital city planners. The Alliance enables a valuable exchange of information on issues and challenges that are unique to national capitals.

The Tshwane BIM Storm is an online charette for Tshwane (also known as Pretoria), the capital city of South Africa. The South African government has decided to consolidate the national government in the center of Tshwane from several cities, including Tswhane, Cape Town and Johannesburg. One of the goals of the government building program is to spur private sector development throughout underutilized areas around the inner city.

Primary Objectives

Identify public improvements, particularly sites for national government facilities, parks, and infrastructure Create/facilitate opportunities for private sector development Propose solutions that promote a more environmentally sustainable city

Team Assignments

The BIMStorm will recommend capital and open space improvements for the inner city of Tshwane, roughly bounded by the shaded area in image 1. Particular focus will be placed on four (or five?) development districts. The South African government selected these districts because they represent key opportunities to establish an identity to the South African capital and spur the development of underutilized portions of the city.

Because of the size of the study area and the variety of opportunities and challenges in the area, teams will focus on one theme or district. However this doesn’t preclude any team from contributing to other aspectsThe individual assignments have been identified as follows:

  • Parks and environmental improvements (entire study area)
  • Transportation improvements (entire study area)
  • District 1: Geological Gardens
  • District 2: Church Square
  • District 3: Marabastad
  • District 4: Salvokop/Gautrain Station

The goals, opportunities, challenges, assets, and constraints for each assignment are summarized in the following section. Background documents can be found at: ftp://www.tshwane.gov.za/shapefiles_BIM

Benchmarks

South Africans have established a three-fold vision for Tshwane defined by the following:

  • The seat of government
  • Environmental, functional and institutional excellence
  • Custodian and showcase of South African culture

To achieve this vision, the government identified seven building blocks:

  • Define the capital core
  • Strengthen the government precinct
  • Support mixed-use private sector development
  • Develop cultural identity and tourism
  • Create a quality public environment
  • Provide for integration of movement
  • Ensure effective city management

Based on the government’s identified goals and using standards from other world capitals, BIMStorm organizers have identified a set of quantifiable and achievable targets for this charette (specific number have not yet been identified).

A. Building Space

  • Government Office - 1.2 million square meters
  • Commercial Office– ## square meters
  • Mixed Use - ## square meters
  • Residential - ## square meters
  • Cultural/Entertainment - ## square meters

B. Environmental Sustainability

  • Parkland - ## acres of publicly-accessible open space
  • Stormwater retention - % of pervious versus impervious surfaces
  • Environmentally-friendly buildings - ## of (LEED) certified buildings
  • Transit-accessibility - % of blocks less than ¼ kilometer from premium transit
  • Bike-accessibility - % of blocks are less than ¼ kilometer from a bike lane
  • Density - ## of office space per square mile / persons per square kilometer
  • Green roofs - ## of buildings with green roofs
  • Tree canopy - % covered by trees

C. Other

  • Trails - ## kilometers of interconnected bike/walking trails
  • Transit - ## kilometers of dedicated transit
  • Memorials/Museums - ## sites
  • View corridors - ## corridors

Overview of Site(s)

Inner City Tshwane

General

The inner city is generally framed between two east-west mountain ranges and two north-south rivers. Most private development has been invested in the eastern portion of the city. The government hopes to leverage public development to spur private development in the western and southern portions of the city.
The government has determined that Church Street and Paul Kruger Street constitute the “Axis of Expression” and should become prominent boulevarded streets. Four “Capital Anchors” are envisioned at the termini of these streets (see Map 2).
The government would like to increase and improve the city’s parkland and public space opportunities, particularly along the Apres River, around Church Square, and the Axis’ termini.
Currently, the inner city has a range of building heights with a couple buildings reaching approximately 30 stories. For the future, the government envisions buildings between 10-15 stories in the central portion of the city, with building heights generally declining as one gets further from the center of the city.
The government would like to develop cultural identity and tourism potential in several areas including Marabastad, Museum Park (immediately north of Salvokop), and the along the Apies River.
The government would like to make Tshwane a “24-hour city,” partly by enhancing retail opportunities Enhancing connections in the city, including the various neighborhoods, open spaces, transportation assets and employment centers is another important government goal

Government Sector


The executive mansion is located in the Union Buildings in the northeastern portion of the inner city. The legislative assembly is located in Church Square. The nation’s high court is currently located in Johannesburg (although local officials are encouraging it to move to Tshwane). Other nationally significant judicial buildings are near Church Square.
35 national government departments are split up in 1.2 million square feet of space. Two thirds of the space is leased. The government has determined that its accommodations are of “poor and inconsistent quality, fragmented and inappropriate, and of questionable value for money and cost effectiveness of leases.”
The government’s primary objectives for its new spaces are to: improve the physical work environment, promote shared facilities (mixed-use), and improve service delivery.
There is a substantial amount of existing buildings—primarily concentrated around Church Square—that should be preserved, rehabilitated, or reused (see “Site Classification” document for exact locations).
Secure government facilities are envisioned in the Salvokop and the Geological Gardens Districts.

Transportation

The government would like to enhance and integrate transportation modes (including pedestrian, cycling, Bus Rapid Transit, and rail transit) within Tshwane and between neighboring cities.
Preliminary Transit plans propose several east-west and north-south Rapid Bus routes; which are available in the background documentation.
Johannesburg, about 50 miles to the south is the primary airport for Tshwane.

District 1: Geological Gardens

Just south of the Pretoria Zoo, the Inner City’s northern terminus should become a gateway location. Most of the site is underutilized; very few buildings need to be preserved. This site is underdeveloped because it formerly was slated to be the center a large highway interchange that will no longer occur. Important district landmarks include the court where Nelson Mandela was tried and a historic synagogue. The site should incorporate a new Nelson Mandela museum

District 2: Church Square

Representing the heart of the city, this site includes many important buildings, including the legislative assembly and prominent churches. Since this district is largely built out, the focus of this district will be on improving the public space and other urban design qualities.

District 3: Marabastad

Named after a popular King, this area currently is a “highly neglected area” in between the city’s core and a neighborhood of single-story residences to the west. A large farmers market lies to the northeast of the district. The “derelict” and “underutilized” land is within walking distance of most of the Inner city’s employment opportunities and its two rail stations.
The government is suggesting (but is open to ideas) that this site become a master-planned residential neighborhood of 3-4 story buildings and a cultural component.

District 4: Salvokop/Gautrain Station

Salvokop, just south of Gautrain Station is a greenfield development zone. The major challenge with this district is to overcome the rail and highway barriers to connect the central employment area with Salvokop and parkland to the south. The ample open space represents an significant opportunity to enhance the city’s open space assets, which is already anchored by a prominent overlook site in Freedom Park.

Two Study Areas

  • Marabastad Precinct 3
  • Salvokop / Freedom Park Precinct 4
  • These two precincts have been identified as a focal point of the Capitals Alliance Tshwane BIMStorm™ . Teams are encouraged to work on projects in this area.

Salvokop / Freedom Park Precinct 4

SalvokopHighDens.jpg

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A conceptual urban planning team scheme developed for the Sokovolop / Freedom Park Precinct that need help in the following areas.

  • Building planning and design
  • Building site planning and design
  • BIM modeling
  • LEED / Green design
  • Landscape design
  • BIMStorm™ Support
  • MEP design
  • Structural design

The assignment:

  • Review the attachments documents and maps.
  • Create an overall urban design or landscape building solution for the area (include whatever area of expertise you’d like to share).
  • Develop building models or planning schemes key to your design solution.
  • Share and collaborate on your ideas with others during the BIMStorm™ on September 16, 2008 all day.
  • Continuously publish and share your designs on the Onuma Model Server.
  • Create BIM or Sketch Up models key in your plan. Note: Begin the design process at anytime between now and September 16th. (We will both design and assemble ideas on the 16th).

  • We have included attachments outlining the urban and building design and green design factors to be addressed.
Any design methods you are comfortable with are welcomed,
    • Hand sketches scanned with notes
    • CAD drawings with notes
    • SketchUp? models with notes
    • And of course any BIM Models exported to ifc format.
Other Considerations:
  • South African has had significant social and government changes in recent years, as a result many planning documents commonly available are not available for our BIM Storm. We are relying on your experience and design creativity to help solve the design problems.

Marabastad Precinct 3

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A conceptual urban planning team scheme developed for the Marabstad Precinct that need help in the following areas.

  • Building planning and design
  • Building site planning and design
  • BIM modeling
  • LEED / Green design
  • Landscape design
  • BIMStorm™ Support
  • MEP design
  • Structural design
  • Transportation system design

The assignment:

  • Review the attachments documents and maps.
  • Create an overall urban design or landscape building solution for the area (include whatever area of expertise you’d like to share).
  • Develop building models or planning schemes key to your design solution.
  • Share and collaborate on your ideas with others during the BIMStorm on September 16, 2008 all day.
  • Continuously publish and share your designs on the Onuma Model Server.
  • Create BIM or SketchUp models key in your plan. Note: Begin the design process at anytime between now and September 16th. (We will both design and assemble ideas on the 16th).
  • We have included attachments outlining the urban and building design and green design factors to be addressed.
  • Any design methods you are comfortable with are welcomed,
    • Hand sketches scanned with notes
    • CAD drawings with notes
    • SketchUp models with notes
    • And of course any BIM Models exported to .ifc format.
Other Considerations:
  • South African has had significant social and government changes in recent years, as a result many planning documents commonly available are not available for our BIM Storm. We are relying on your experience and design creativity to help solve the design problems.

BIMStorm™ Tshwane - How to Play

A. Goals and Measures

  • 1. Parkland - acres of publicly-accessible open space
  • 2. Stormwater retention - proportion of pervious versus impervious surfaces
  • 3. Environmentally-friendly buildings - number of (LEED) certified buildings
  • 4. Transit-accessibility - proportion of blocks less than ¼ mile from premium transit
  • 5. Bike-accessibility - proportion of blocks are less than ¼ mile from a bike lane
  • 6. Density - amount of office space per square mile / persons per square mile
  • 7. Green roofs - number of buildings with green roofs
  • 8. Tree canopy - percent covered by trees

B. Proposed Program

  • 1. Government Office Space
  • 2. Commercial Office Space - square feet
  • 3. Mixed Use - square feet
  • 4. Residential - square feet
  • 5. Cultural space - square feet

C. Other Issues

  • 1. Memorials/Museums - number of sites
  • 2. Trails - miles of interconnected bike/walking trails
  • 3. Transit - miles of dedicated transit
  • 4. View corridors - number of corridors

Historical overview Program information

  • Government Accommodation:
  • Poor and inconsistent quality
  • Fragmented and inappropriate
  • Questionable value for money and cost effectiveness of leases
28 National Government Departments
  • Occupy 1 250 000m2 :
  • 350 000m2 - Government Owned
  • 900 000m2 – Leased
Leases
  • 132 buildings
  • 240 leases
  • R450m annual rentals

Cultural Precincts

  • Museum Park
  • Marabastad Village
  • Tshwane Kopanong
  • Tshwane West Park
  • Apies River Promenade
  • Lilian Ngoyi Square

Concept.jpg

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Concept Sketch for Tshwane - Kenneth Walton of NCPC
Participants and delegates are encouraged to propose ideas as part of the BIMStorm.

GIS Data of Parcels

Parcel and other data will be available to players to use in the planning scenarios.
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Sites and Buildings

Google Sketchup and Onuma site and building information will be available.
TswhaneSKUP.jpg

Model by National Capital Planning Commission

Guidelines for the BIMStorm Tshwane have been started by the Capitals Alliance and National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC).

As stated by the NCPC and Capitals Alliance:
We have begun developing some basic programmatic information to be used as a starting point for the development of a new capital city in the charrette.
For background information we have included diagrams from Re Kgabisa Tshwane a program of the South African Government led by the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) together with the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (CTMM). The main purpose of Re Kgabisa Tshwane is to ensure a long term accommodation solution of an acceptable standard for national government department head offices and agencies within the inner city of Tshwane. The DPW and DPSA were mandated by a Presidential Program of Action in June 2004 to develop a framework to improve the physical working environment for national government. Re Kgabisa Tshwane is the aspect of this framework that deals with national Government department head offices and agencies. In terms of a Cabinet decision taken in October 1997, and reaffirmed in February 2001, headquarters of national government departments are to remain in the inner city of Tshwane in order to prevent inner city deterioration and promote inner city urban renewal.
We have started with a few assumptions about space needs for any capital, and developed some generic square footage numbers to use as a base. Assuming that we would be merging several capital cities into one, a few government functions would be required from the outset and so the buildings and programs we have listed below are our best guess at what those needs would be. For the next several weeks, Capitals Alliance delegates and other experts from around the world to work on creating these initial design schemes, which will serve as a point of departure for further development of Tshwane's master plan
Issue to be Addressed

  • Sites and Buildings
  • Transit
  • Public Space
  • Security
  • Greening

The plan will be made up several elements including campus programs for:
  • 1. Government buildings and enclaves
  • 2. Transit is another issue that came up in the Tshwane 2005 development plan and so, parking and pubic transportation should be included as element of the charrette.
  • 3. Open space. The open spaces can be linked using a set of public parks which could also act as connectors to existing open spaces.
  • 4. Security. Another issue facing capitals so we will try to add a note about security to the program requirements for each building in order to get some attention paid to that issue as building massings are created.
  • 5. Greening is the principal theme for the entire exercise. We would like to apply the US Green Building Council LEED Standards as a baseline for buildings and create a group of sustainable site standards using guideline currently being developed by the ASLA the American Society of Landscape Architects. The plan would be to develop 8 to 10 categories that we could set standards for to measure against. We have list a few potential categories at the bottom of the page.

Over the next week a few architects and planners on NCPC's staff will develop a set a simple development framework plans, to use as both examples and base diagrams for Capitals Alliance delegates and their staffs. The goal is for the delegates to share ideas about planning and designing capital cities from that countries perspective as an approach to new Tshwane plan. We will bring those comments and notes together on August 18th in a virtual meeting, and use the meeting as an opportunity to meld the ideas and concepts into 3 schemes to be used a point of departure for design.
LEED
LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Different LEED versions have varied scoring systems based on a set of required "prerequisites" and a variety of "credits" in the six major categories listed above. In LEED v2.2 for new construction and major renovations for commercial buildings there are 69 possible points and buildings can qualify for four levels of certification:
  • 1. Certified - 26-32 points
  • 2. Silver - 33-38 points
  • 3. Gold - 39-51 points
  • 4. Platinum - 52-69 points

LEED certification is obtained after submitting an application documenting compliance with the requirements of the rating system as well as paying registration and certification fees. Certification is granted solely by the Green Building Council responsible for issuing the LEED system used on the project.
Sustainable Sites Initiative Metrics
  • 1. Site materials Landscape, Hardscape and Furniture
  • 2. Energy
  • 3. Transportation Impacts
  • 4. Water Quality and Storm Water Management
  • 5. Lighting
  • 6. Water Conservation
  • 7. Site Contamination
  • 8. Waste Minimization

Project Scope
Re Kgabisa Tshwane is a programme of the South African Government led by the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) together with the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (CTMM). The main purpose of Re Kgabisa Tshwane is to ensure a long term accommodation solution of an acceptable standard for national government department head offices and agencies within the inner city of Tshwane.
The DPW and DPSA were mandated by a Presidential Programme of Action in June 2004 to develop a framework to improve the physical working environment for national government. Re Kgabisa Tshwane is the aspect of this framework that deals with national Government department head offices and agencies. In terms of a Cabinet decision taken in October 1997, and reaffirmed in February 2001, headquarters of national government departments are to remain in the inner city of Tshwane in order to prevent inner city deterioration and promote inner city urban renewal.
Re Kgabisa Tshwane Benefits
Re Kgabisa Tshwane has numerous benefits. One of the benefits will be to afford civil servants a more pleasant working environment, not only in terms of the building in which they are located but the public open spaces and infrastructure in the vicinity of the building.
A key beneficiary of Re Kgabisa Tshwane will not only be government employees but members of the public who will benefit from a more productive, accessible and improved public service. The infusion of Batho Pele principles is an important part the programme.
These include potential sharing of services and facilities, such as, auditoria, archives and communication solutions. There is also the possibility of department headquarters and agencies using their combined purchasing power in negotiations for goods and services with the private sector.
The revitalization of Tshwane in the form of improved infrastructure and urban management is core to the programme which will enhance the city's image and reputation as a leading African capital city. This will be encouraged as is the norm on all government projects of this magnitude.

Proposed Program Note: Teams are to use the program areas in Onuma

President's mansion and grounds- Campus - 1 million SF campus with 1 buildings, LEED NC Platinum; using UFC standards) for example 4. US White House 150,000 SF Footprint @ 4 Levels and 7. US Supreme Court 2 buildings 120,000 SF Footprint will give us the 1 million Square foot campus

Executive office buildings 2 or 3, Single Buildings, 3-5 story Commercial Class B 100,000 SF office building, LEED NC Silver; mixed office and retail (using commercial standards)

Treasure Building Campus - 1/4 million SF campus with 2(office- Public banking) buildings, LEED NC Silver; Banking institution (using commercial standards)

Transportation Department - , lets use Single Building, 3-5 story Commercial Class B 100,000 SF office building, LEED NC Silver; mixed office and retail (using commercial

Commerce Department Building, Labor Department Building- Campus - 4 million SF campus with 2-4 buildings, LEED NC Silver; civilian agency (using GSA ISC standards)

National Archive Building- Single Building, 3-5 story Commercial Class B 350,000 SF office building, LEED CS and CI Silver; mixed office (using commercial standards)

Performing Arts Center- Single or Multi Building, Commercial Class A 750,000 SF office building, LEED NC Gold; civilian federal agency (using GSA ISC standards)

Museums (four)- Campus - 1 million SF campus with 4 buildings, LEED NC Silver; educational institution (using commercial standards)

State Protection Service- Single or Multi Building, Commercial Class A 750,000 SF office building, LEED NC Gold; civilian federal agency (using GSA ISC standards)

Department of Justice- Single or Multi Building, Commercial Class A 750,000 SF office building, LEED NC Gold; civilian federal agency (using GSA ISC standards)

Commerce Department Building, Labor Department Building ,Transportation Department -

Campus - 4 million SF campus with 2-4 buildings, LEED NC Silver; civilian agency (using

GSA ISC standards) for example using the . Australian Parliament Building 1000'x1000' 1,000,000 SF Footprint @ 4 floors per building would yield this campus

Tasks

  Level          
Task PUBLIC OBS PLAY Description Est. Time Skill Level Tools Needed Notes
A1     X Define OSCRE Code of Spaces   Low Onuma Editor or Excel Adding OSCRE codes will allow for BOMA calculations.
A2     X Populate COBIE Data   Medium Onuma Editor COBIE
A3     X Analyze Security and CPTED   Medium WWW Onuma Analysts to review schemes for security and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and post comments back to Onuma.
B1   X X Export LOD-1,2 or 3 to BIM Desktop Applications 30 Sec. Low Onuma Export as IFC from Onuma.
B2     X Import LOD-1,2 or 3 to BIM Desktop Applications     BIM with IFC in: Archicad, Revit, VectorWorks Import as IFC to desktop BIM Applications. Automatically creates same layout and floors in BIM as in Onuma.
B3     X Resolve Design Layout in Desktop BIM Applications to LOD-5 20-60 Min. Medium Desktop BIM Apps. Edit spaces in desktop BIM Applications.
B4     X Resolve Design in Desktop BIM Applications to LOD-6 1-2 Hours High Desktop BIM Apps. Continue to add more levels of detail. Other types of analysis such as structural and mechanical systems can happen here.
B5     X Post Native BIM Model to Onuma 2 Min. High Onuma Use the attach file in Onuma This attaches the file but not the information back to Onuma.
B6     X Import IFC of BIM back to Onuma 5 Min. Expert Onuma Editor, Converter Import to Onuma using Converter. Understanding of the process is required to accomplish this. Data is also imported to Onuma, and therefore is accessible in the model server for aggregated calculations.
C1 X X   Comment on BIM Reports 1 Min. Low WWW Using comment button to respond to any schemes that are visible. Request user name and password to access this BIMStorm.
C2   X X Comment on Onuma 1 Min. Low WWW Using the attachment button to add comments to your own scheme or other shared schemes. This allows observers to comment on schemes. Must have Onuma Editor or Viewer account to log in.
E1 X X X Create New Program Requirement in Excel 20 Min. Low Excel Optionally use existing Building Template in Onuma. The Excel file prior to importing to Onuma is a LOD-1 BIM. Public may also post an Excel request for project, through BIM Request.
E2   X X Adjust Program Requirement in Excel 10 Min. Low Excel Additional detail may be added in Excel Additional detail may be added in Excel to show individual spaces or entire floors as single blocks. It is up to the user the level of detail to set up in Excel.
E3     X Import Excel to Onuma to Create Building 1 Min. Low Excel, Onuma Editor Import Excel as CSV to Onuma to create new building. Onuma Editor Account Required. A LOD-1 or LOD-2 Model is automatically generated in Onuma from the Excel File.
G1 X X X Link to Google Earth of Multiple Schemes 1 Min. Low WWW, Group Password, Google Earth Link to multiple schemes and view in Google Earth
G2     X Analysis of Geospatial Data, using simple tools such as Google Earth   Medium Google Earth, Google Map, Virtual Earth View projects in Google Earth. Using the Onuma Model server, look at the regional level as projects are entered.
G3     X Analysis of Geospatial Data, using more advanced tools in GIS.   High ESRI and Other GIS tools Analysis of GIS data. Data created in projects and schemes combined with GIS data for analysis.
K1   X X Document your process and save as attachment   Low   In order to make it easier to follow the process your team followed, take some sreenshots and upload them to your scheme. They will be visible in the BIM Gallery of each scheme here:
P1     X Create Team Project in Onuma 1 Min. Low Onuma Editor Create project with team number as project name. Ex. Team 99. Must have Onuma Editor Account.
P10     X Create Existing Building in Onuma 20-60 Min. Medium Onuma Editor Start from Google Earth or from Floor Plans. Shapes from Google Earth can be imported into Onuma to create buildings or sites that are georeferenced and the correct scale.
P2     X Create Schemes in Onuma 1 Min. Low Onuma Editor Create multiple schemes within the project. Schemes can be used as variations of studies.
P3     X Share Schemes in Onuma 15 Sec. Low Onuma Editor It is important to share your scheme in Onuma so your team can interact with you. Also for other teams and analysts to be able to see your scheme. The Model server is what will also allow us to aggregate all projects and ask questions such as what is the total area of all projects? Network Link allows for schemes to be shared and updated live.
P4     X LOD-1 Building in Onuma 1 Min. Low Onuma Editor LOD-1 is entire floors as a single space to represent a multi floor building.
P5     X LOD-2 Building in Onuma 20 Min. Medium Onuma Editor LOD-2 will include individual spaces in Onuma generated from Excel. Additional attributes can be imported from Excel such as vertical alignment.
P6     X Resolve LOD-2 to LOD-3 in Onuma   Medium Onuma Editor Moving spaces in Onuma to create a floor plan based on the creation of spaces from Excel or the adding of spaces directly in Onuma, creates a LOD-3 BIM in Onuma.
P7     X Resolve LOD-4 in Onuma   Medium Onuma Editor Add furniture and equipment to spaces. Add other data such as OSCRE or COBIE inside Onuma. Confirm set up of department color coding and zoning color coding.
P8     X Duplicate scheme in Onuma to create a new scenario   Medium Onuma Editor Duplicate the scheme, to create another variation of the design.
P9     X Add furniture and Equipment 10 Min. per space. Medium Onuma Editor Some teams may want to go to the space level and. add furniture
R1 X     Create BIM Request for LOD-1 or 2 BIM 1 Min. Low WWW, Group Password Owners and developers may request a BIM without having access to Onuma.
R2 X     Create BIM Request from iPhone or PDA for LOD-1 or LOD-2 BIM 1 Min. Low Web enabled PDA, Group Password http://BIMStorm.com/mobile
R3 X X X View BIM Reports 1 Min. Low WWW, Group Password View BIM Reports
R4 X X X View Reports of Multiple Schemes 1 Min. Low WWW, Group Password View Multiple Schemes
S1   X X Export LOD-1, 2 or 3 to SketchUp 1 Min. Medium Onuma, SketchUp Export as IFC from Onuma.
S2   X X Create SketchUp Model 10-60 Min. Medium SketchUp Using output from Onuma to SketchUp through IFC will allow you to build a model in SketchUp based on the program requirements set up in Onuma. One warning, SketchUp does not have an output of IFC back to BIM. Output to SketchUp is a one way street, but is a good way to model rapid geometry.
S3   X X Post SketchUp Model to Onuma 1 Min. Low Onuma Use the attach file feature in Onuma. The model or any other file can be attached.
S4   X X Post SketchUp Model to 3D Warehouse 1 Min. Low SketchUp Upload to 3D Warehouse, Alexandria Collection.
T1 X X X BIMStorm Training-Basic   Low WWW How to participate and watch a BIMStorm and get access to presentations and view data.
T2   X X BIMStorm Training-Observer   Low WWW How to observe and view data as well as how to comment on projects and schemes.
T3     X BIMStorm Training-Player   Medium WWW How to “Play” and create data and collaborate with other participants.
T4     X BIMStorm Training-Power User   High WWW How to be a Power Player.
U1     X Urban Planning       Urban planning studies. Starting with hand sketches or digital sketches define a design strategy.

Note:

  • Tasks define all the possible workflows that could happen in a BIMstorm.
  • Participants are not required to do ALL tasks. They are listed to make you aware of what others may be doing.
  • Please make recommendations for tasks that may not be listed above.

Tools Used in a BIMStorm™

Not all tools need to be used by all participants. Onuma is used as a model server and required of all players to be able to share projects with all participants. An Onuma account is provided by sponsors during the BIMStorm™
  • Internet
    • Internet Explorer
    • Firefox
  • Desktop BIM Applications
    • Archicad
    • Revit
    • VectorWorks
    • Other IFC Capable BIM Applications
  • Online BIM and GIS Editors and Viewers
    • Onuma Editor
    • Onuma Viewer
  • BIM Model Server
    • Onuma Model Server - All project data needs to be on this to be visible by all teams.
  • 3D Modeling
    • SketchUp - Can import IFC from Onuma using IFC to SketchUp Converter
  • GIS
    • Google Earth and Map
    • Virtual Earth
    • ESRI
  • Spreadsheet
    • Excel
    • Google Docs
  • Communication
    • Onuma Web Site
    • Onuma Forum
    • GoToWebinar
    • Skype Chat
    • Email - Reduce amount of email by using online tools and communication
    • Phone- Reduce amount of phone calls by using online tools and communication
  • Paper and Pencil
  • Other tools may be suggested by participants

BIMStorm™ Levels of Detail (LOD)

The BIMStorm™ focuses on having the appropriate level of detail for the particular task in a project. In many cases a very low LOD is needed to make decisions. When heading toward construction documents a higher LOD is needed. When construction is complete and an owner needs to manage a portfolio of projects a lower LOD could be used for that. Making various LOD models accessible to BIMStorm™ participants allows many types of subject matter experts to interact with each other and be talking about the same data.

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  • LOD-0: Excel file. A structured Excel file in BIMStorm is considered a BIM.
  • LOD-1: Simple building in Onuma, with one block per floor.
  • LOD-2: Simple building in Onuma, with more granular data to room level.
  • LOD-3: Simple building in Onuma, with more granular data to room level and layout of spaces.
  • LOD-4: Building in Onuma, with other data such as furniture and equipment.
  • LOD-5: Onuma Data exported to Desktop BIM Application for more detail.
  • LOD-6: Desktop BIM Application with Windows, Doors and Walls added.

LOD-0 to LOD-1 > Very Rapid Creation of BIM

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Excel LOD-0 > Onuma LOD-1: Google Earth LOD-1
  • Each floor is listed as one row in Excel showing the total area per floor.
  • Importing this Excel into Onuma creates a LOD1 model in Onuma which can be exported to Google Earth.
  • Each block represents the entire floor, one block per floor as it was formatted in Excel.
  • Here is a LOD-0 CSV file to create an LOD-1 Onuma, right click and save link to open in Excel. LOD-1_Excel_Import.csv
  • Here is a LOD-1 Google Earth file from Onuma, right click and save link to open in Google Earth. LOD-1_Excel_mport.kml
  • Total areas as well as other reports can still be generated at LOD1
  • Buildings can be placed on sites to check fit at this LOD.
  • Time to complete this step: 2 Minutes
  • Total Floor Area: 146,823 Square Feet

LOD-0 to LOD-2 > More Detail in Excel Automatically Generates a LOD-2 BIM

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Excel LOD-0 > Onuma LOD-2 > Google Earth LOD-2
  • The Excel file is now broken up space by space.
  • Here is a LOD-0 CSV file to create a LOD-2 Onuma, right click and save link to open in Excel. LOD-2_Excel_mport.csv
  • Here is a LOD-2 Google Earth file from Onuma, right click and save link to open in Google Earth. LOD-2_Excel_Import.kml
  • The Excel file imported to Onuma automatically generates this LOD-2 Model.
  • Studies can be generated based on this LOD-2 Model
  • Time to complete this step: 10 Minutes to format Excel, 1 Minute to import to Onuma
  • Total Floor Area: 146,823 Square Feet (Same area as LOD-1 Model)
  • Exporting to Google Earth shows all the spaces on each floor at LOD-2.

LOD-2 to LOD-3 > Editing Spaces in Onuma Generates a LOD-3 BIM

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Onuma LOD-2 > Onuma LOD-3 > Google Earth LOD-3
  • Moving spaces around in Onuma starts to form the shape of a LOD-3 BIM in Onuma
  • Export to Google Earth for a view of how the scheme fits on the site.
  • This LOD-3 can now be the basis of more detailed studies in Desktop BIM Applications
  • Here is a LOD-3 Google Earth file from Onuma, right click and save link to open in Google Earth. LOD-3_Layout_Resolved_in_OPS.kml: LOD-3_Layout_Resolved_in_Onuma.kml
  • Total Floor Area: 146,823 Square Feet (Same area as LOD-1 and LOD-2 Model)
  • Time to complete this step: 10 Minutes to Edit Spaces in Onuma

LOD-3 to LOD-4 > Adding other data such as Furniture and Equipment in Onuma

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Onuma LOD-3 > Onuma LOD-4 > Add Data in Onuma

  • Add data in Onuma such as Furniture and Equipment
  • Adjust settings and view reports.
  • Add data such as COBIE or OSCRE in Onuma
  • Total Floor Area: 146,823 Square Feet (Same area as LOD-1 and LOD-2 Model)
  • Time to complete this step:
    • 5 Minutes per space to add directly in Onuma
    • 1 Minute to import furniture from Excel to all spaces

LOD-1-3 to BIM > Automatically Creating a Desktop BIM File

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Onuma LOD-1-3 > SketchUp & Onuma LOD-1-3 > Desktop BIM Applications
  • Saving out IFC from Onuma and import to SketchUp using the SketchUp Plug in for IFC.
  • Automatically creates the floors and spaces in SketchUp based on the settings from Onuma
    • Note: IFC to SketchUp is a one way trip for now, since an IFC out from SketchUp does not currently exist.
  • Saving out the same IFC from Onuma can also be imported to desktop BIM applications such as Archicad, Revit, VectorWorks.
  • Times to complete this step (approximate) :
      • Onuma to IFC: 20 Sec.
      • IFC to SketchUp: 20 Sec.
      • IFC to Revit: 1 Min.

LOD-0 to LOD-3, LOD-4 and LOD-5 > Moving the Program LOD-3 to Desktop BIM Applications

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Excel LOD-0 > Onuma LOD-3 > BIM LOD-4 > BIM LOD-5
  • This is an optional step for participants who would like to move the data to a desktop BIM application.
  • Early studies at LOD-1 through LOD-3 have defined the requirements and now it is time to move to a higher LOD Model.
  • The higher LOD can be accomplished by exporting IFC from Onuma and importing to BIM or SketchUp
  • The resulting BIM can be attached in native format back to Onuma or imported back as IFC through the Converter
  • Times to complete this step (approximate) :
      • Excel to Onuma: 1 Minute to Import
      • LOD-3>LOD-5: > 1-4 Hours
      • LOD-5>LOD-6: > 1-10 Days, depending on interior LOD

Reference Material for BIMStorms

Material below can be used for Capital Alliance Tshwane BIMStorm.

Tshwane Background Material

  • ftp://www.tshwane.gov.za/shapefiles_BIM
    • Shape files indicating precinct boundaries
    • Shape files indicating attribute data (building height etc.)
    • Photos of each precinct (right click on each photo, go to Summary and find explanation)

BIMStorm Planning Documents

Tshwane Planning

Security and Force Protection

Sustainability and Energy

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