Include Plumbing in Architectural Model?

[PhilvK]

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?

[HVAC-Novice · Accepted solution]

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. 

[PhilvK]

Thank you!

[barthbradley]

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

[PhilvK]

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

[HVAC-Novice]

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.