Smart Collaboration for Design and Documentation of Complex Spaces

Laboratory environments demand near-seamless collaboration across multiple disciplines to ensure optimal performance. This results in an architectural approach that highlights mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems—elements typically hidden in architectural documentation. Such extensive documentation necessitates a well-structured methodology within BIM, using a shared parameter workflow. This approach enables flexible assets that can be automatically scheduled, family types imported, and a data dashboard implemented to track key metrics such as utility connections, materiality, cost, linear footage, and unit counts. By using a template of assets, the design team can efficiently capture and coordinate the technical requirements while also streamlining the process. This efficiency frees up valuable time for creativity, allowing the design of laboratory spaces to inspire the next generation of discoveries.