A Digital Model is a comprehensive three-dimensional (3D) representation of a building or structure created using computer-aided design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. In the construction industry, digital models enable precise planning, structural analysis, and visualization of projects before physical materials are procured or construction begins. The concept of WYDIWYG (What You Draw Is What You Get) emphasizes the accuracy and fidelity between the digital design and the final built structure, ensuring that the envisioned design is faithfully realized on-site.
Key Characteristics:
- Precision and Analysis: Facilitates in-depth analysis of mechanical properties, structural integrity, and building physics to ensure timber elements perform optimally under various loads.
- Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA): Integrates DfMA principles, allowing the design of prefabricated timber components optimized for efficient manufacturing, transportation, and assembly.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM): Utilizes BIM workflows for effective information sharing and collaboration among architects, engineers, and manufacturers, enhancing project efficiency and reducing errors.
- Feasibility and Optimization: Ensures all design elements are fully feasible and mechanically sound by leveraging digital analysis to identify and resolve potential issues before construction begins.
At Ergodomus Timber Engineering, the digital model is central to our engineering process. By adopting a WYDIWYG approach, Ergodomus ensures that digital designs are accurately translated into physical structures, minimizing discrepancies and enhancing quality. Integrating DfMA and BIM, Ergodomus meticulously details, prefabricates, and proactively solves problems, ensuring both mechanical performance and aesthetic quality of timber structures. This digital-first methodology positions Ergodomus as a leader in the future of the building industry, leveraging digital technology to deliver precise, sustainable, and high-performance timber buildings.