CitizenBIM Blog by Machiel

BIM and Integrated Design  by Randy Deutsch captivated me from the start, opening my eyes to new ways of thinking in the realm of architecture and technology. The book skillfully combines insightful perspectives on BIM with a focus on the social activities surrounding it. Its engaging narrative and thought-provoking concepts make it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of design and technology. Before we delve into my review of the book, let's take a look at a few technical aspects of the book that shaped my overall impression. The book was initially published on 13th September 2011. Fast forward 12 years and one global pandemic, along with numerous political, international, environmental, and technological changes. It's important to note that the book heavily draws upon information and understanding of BIM influenced by the United States. However, it's worth considering that regional perspectives may vary depending on one's background and location. The...

Now and again you read something that just triggers a new idea, answers some question you’ve had for some time or brings some clarity to a specific topic. For me, it was the parts of the book, BIM and Integrated Design . The moment didn’t come from reading and following along the trends of BIM and what is described therein but rather from the initial descriptions of Integrated Design and how it relates to BIM but more so, how it relates to the essence of collaboration and communication - the different forms of communication. The further I went down this rabbit hole, the more I came to the realisation that we are implementing BIM, Integrated Design & Parametric Modelling wrong. This a thought that caught me off-guard but put some clarity on why most companies are struggling with the adoption. What are we doing wrong? That is the question, right?! from Unsplash Looking at global trends and implementation I noticed that we go deep into the implementation of BIM and the nuts and b...