The calculation of the required cooling capacity for system dimensioning is increasingly based on dynamic simulation methods. In the previous parts of this article series, the factors influencing the cooling load calculation according to VDI 2078 have been discussed. In this final part, we examine…

Wood, steel and plastic are just examples of materials that are currently in short supply in the construction industry. Urbanization is increasing, leading to a construction boom and high demand for building materials. However, the construction industry is experiencing procurement problems due to…

Good Revit families are an essential component for successful project design. Therefore in almost every modeling guideline you will find an indication of which properties are preferable for families and which are rather not. Unfortunately, the impression arises that many statements have solidified…

We are very pleased that the cooperation with Ecurie Aix will continue and that we will be able to accompany and support the association in its progress for another year. Ecurie Aix is a student association that communicates its enthusiasm for motorsports through impressive projects.

When it comes to energy-related renovations, hospitals are demanding propositions, but they are also worth it. In many cases they have expanded over a period of decades, and present planners and system builders with the challenge of reliably and efficiently supplying energy to consumer areas with…

Again much more than just a greeting from the (developer) kitchen

Preserving the traditional while creating something new: Renovations in line with heritage requirements mean that all those involved in the process must pay particular attention to the details and be considerate of existing, historical building structures. The 130-year-old listed "Eierhäuschen" in…

Since 2014, the specialists from the "R1 Projectbureau" have been using BIM: all projects in all phases are designed only in Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D. In February 2020 the company took another step towards integrated design and relied on LINEAR Solutions for technical calculations.

Currently two…

An important module for exemplary planning according to the BIM methodology is development of the building model in stages. If architects have already been developing their methods for a long time, how “rough and ready” is succeeded by “refined and sophisticated”, the methods in the MEP are still…