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of heat gain when the glass is too clear , making the space too hot and bright . The glass panels similarly needed to be as large as possible in the sizes available but larger panels require bigger obtrusive mullions .
BIM Challenges In order to keep up with the fast pace of the project it was agreed upfront to utilise BIM techniques as much as possible , to rationalise the documentation approach and accommodate the fast-tracked demands of construction .
Documenting and collaborating on a Durban based project , from a Cape Town office was assisted by the use of cloud-based platforms , which helped improve consultant communication and productivity . The BIM model was separated into various parts to accommodate the scale of the project .
All consultants were on a separate platform to the architects i . e . ArchiCAD vs Revit , which meant that clash detection methods needed to swiftly be implemented to combat a demanding construction schedule . This was facilitated through weekly ‘ LAN sessions ’ held at Craft of Architecture ’ s Durban office , which turned out to be a first on the professional platform in South Africa .
Conclusion Umhlanga Arch has succeeded in cohesively combining every element of a mixed-use development with a bold design statement that adds vibrancy and life to the rapidly evolving Umhlanga Ridgeside development .
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