Architectural design services are best witnessed in commercial construction projects like big buildings, housing units, market complexes and any other infrastructure of similar nature and dimension. The package of services consists of a variety of features that help in creating designs to enhance the looks and add value to the buildings and adjoining landscapes. Starting from conceptualization till the construction of the building is completed the Architectural design services play a very crucial role.
The ideas are given shape by taking recourse to virtual images that are easy to comprehend. This is accomplished by using the most advanced software like AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, 3 D studio Max and many other kinds of software. The entire range of services can be broadly classified into four major categories:
Conceptual Design – the architectural perspective
Drawing and drafting for construction
Modelling of Building information
Architectural 3 D modeling
Conceptual Design
This is the stepping stone in the construction phase of any infrastructure or building. The ideas are given a visual effect by the architect by creating the design of the building to give a firsthand impression about how the building would be. Traditionally, these designs were hand crafted on paper and converted into drawings manually. But now, various software is used to create the conceptual designs more accurately and faster.
Drawing and drafting
Once the conceptual design is finalized, the activity of creating construction drawings for the building begins. These drawings are exclusively made for the contractors and engineers to be used during the construction phase. The entire construction is carried out in accordance to these drawings. Complete drawings for the entire building are prepared at this stage. It consists of the drawing for construction of various parts of the building like site plan, roof plan, sections, reflected ceiling plan, elevations, layouts, electrical plan, plumbing plan etc. These drawings too can be software generated.
Modelling of building information
Collecting all data and elements related to construction of a building and compiling them in a single module constitutes the Architectural building information modelling that is created by using the Revit Architecture software. This facilitates cutting down of construction time and costs. It also gives a feel of how the building will appear and function when the construction is completed.
Architectural 3D Modelling
The models of buildings created by the architects are given visually enhanced looks by using Architectural 3 D Modelling. These advanced 3D models that are created using latest software give a near realistic feel and the images are generally used for marketing purposes. All the aspects of the building and its adjoining areas including landscapes, water bodies, exterior, interior, furniture etc can be felt through these virtual images. This creates a very lasting impression in the minds of the customers who are able to envisage how things are going to appear in reality.
With its versatile abilities, architectural design services are being used more and more by the engineering and construction industry in order to add more value to their projects.
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