Dive summary:
- The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has put out a voluntary system of specifications for non-residential windows so that the information can more easily be fed into Building Information Models (BIM).
- The standard, designated AAMA 912-13, addresses the minimum requirements for two basic categories that the window-making industry uses: Design Intent (DI) models and Project Execution and Coordination (PEC) models.
- DI units use standard sizes and configurations and are what designers and contractors find on websites and in catalogs, while PEC units are building-specific products.
From the article:
“As the commercial construction industry continues development and optimization of integrated workflow for the use of such modeling, the need for standardization and quality assurance in product models for windows, curtain wall, storefront and skylights has become apparent.” …
“As the commercial construction industry continues development and optimization of integrated workflow for the use of such modeling, the need for standardization and quality assurance in product models for windows, curtain wall, storefront and skylights has become apparent. - See more at: http://www.aamanet.org/news/2/10/0/all/975/aama-streamlines-bim-process-for-fenestration-industry-with-new-specification#sthash.3kedy1NM.dpuf
“As the commercial construction industry continues development and optimization of integrated workflow for the use of such modeling, the need for standardization and quality assurance in product models for windows, curtain wall, storefront and skylights has become apparent. - See more at: http://www.aamanet.org/news/2/10/0/all/975/aama-streamlines-bim-process-for-fenestration-industry-with-new-specification#sthash.3kedy1NM.dpuf"
