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Include Plumbing in Architectural Model?

PhilvK — Fri, 01 May 2020 14:41:25 GMT

I have a very small project with a small amount of piping, but coordinating the piping is important enough that I have created a separate file using the Plumbing template, and linked my Architectural model. Keeping in mind the small scope, are there any pitfalls if I just bring the piping into the Architectural model?

Re: Include Plumbing in Architectural Model?

HVAC-Novice — Fri, 01 May 2020 15:22:18 GMT

If you are the designer for both disciplines, I'd just do one model.

There is no set rule, but you typically link once you work with designers outside your firm.

Re: Include Plumbing in Architectural Model?

PhilvK — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:23:05 GMT

Thank you!

Re: Include Plumbing in Architectural Model?

barthbradley — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:43:46 GMT

...breaking up the Model by Discipline is a smart way to do it should you need to "lighten it up".

Re: Include Plumbing in Architectural Model?

PhilvK — Fri, 01 May 2020 17:09:05 GMT

I can go either way on this one since it is so small, but I appreciate all
your thoughts on the issue.

Re: Include Plumbing in Architectural Model?

HVAC-Novice — Fri, 01 May 2020 17:15:40 GMT

obviously "it depends". But if you are the person designing both, breaking it up would prevent quick switching between disciplines.

I design MEP, but also built the architectural model and do architectural changes. While I do something in M, I may get a great idea to apply to an A-family and don't want to switch models.

Unless you are designing a hospital, or school, I doubt computational resources are limiting you.

Just my 2ct.