1. Masters of ArchiCAD Summit, February 2015 Modularity in Architecture What do I mean byModularity in Architecture?

2. Masters of ArchiCAD Summit, February 2015 Modularity in Architecture Modularity in Historical Architecture

3. Masters of ArchiCAD Summit, February 2015 Modularity in Architecture Contemporary Masterpieces

4. Masters of ArchiCAD Summit, February 2015 Modularity in Architecture Sea Container Architecture

5. Masters of ArchiCAD Summit, February 2015 Modularity in Architecture Modules are Assemblies of Repetitive Architectural Elements If there are complex repetitive elements in a design, it is wise to form them into modules so that they can be automatically updated as the design evolves. What Architectural Modules are and Where can we use them? > Repetitive House Types > As showed in Historical Architecture examples > Multi-storey buildings > Wet areas, offices, apartments etc. Housing Developments Façade elements Complete Floor plates Assembly of rooms If we find ways to do the tedious tasks more efficiently, make changes more quickly, iterate through design options and study them more easily we can spend more time on good old architectural design… For example:

6. Masters of ArchiCAD Summit, February 2015 Modularity in Architecture Hot-linked Module Options in ArchiCAD External Module filesInternal Module files Pros: Multi-Storey Assemblies Single user (pln) format Cons: Tedious Attributes Management Complicated File Management Static File Path Limited Teamwork Capability Pros: Easy Attributes Management Simple File Management No problem with File Path Best in AEC industry Teamwork and Collaboration capabilities Cons: Only works in Teamwork environment

7. Masters of ArchiCAD Summit, February 2015 Modularity in Architecture ArchiCAD Teamwork vs Solo Project Solo ProjectTeamwork Project Pros: Single user (pln) format Cons: Reduced safety Danger of unorganised project files (Files may be all around the place) No option to get help or grow a team Pros: Improved safety Well organised project file structure Constant work environment Get help, Grow the team at any point in time Cons: First time setup of BIM server requires some IT knowledge