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Was Architect, Karachi (2026)

18/11/2022

Architecture of Maintainance
Mid Jury
Crtic Professor Leonhaed Clemens

When it comes to maintenance work on buildings, the facade is sometimes the
most difficult and costly part. On the one hand, façade systems can often only be
replaced, repaired or cleaned at great expense, and on the other hand, this usually
requires additional equipment such as cranes or scaffolding. Work on the facade is
often risky and can only be carried out by specialists. Besides the facade systems
themselves, the main reason for this is the lack of integration of this aspect into the
architecture itself.
We want to start our journey into maintenance by designing an experimental deep
façade that addresses the issues of maintenance on a technical, social but also
aesthetic level. This means to understand the façade not only as mere envelope that
separates the inner from the outer but as a problem of accessibility, durability, repair
and expression. This raises a number of questions:
Who can access it and how? Is it low maintenance or high maintenance? What
material is the façade made of and how does the façade material behave over time?
How does the façade hold up? Can the façade be more than just an envelope but a
space in itself

12/10/2022

Alhamdulliah done with the another Emaar Pakistan project at ARCOP Associates Pvt. Ltd. Pakistan which is currently underprocess. Structure by Saad Mushtaq from M&B and mechanical consultant AAA Associates. It has been great honour and learning curve working as a revit modeller and bim manager on the project. So following article by united bim is very helpfull in understanding of clash detection in the process of Bim

What is BIM Clash detection?
Clash detection is a critical part of the integrated BIM modeling process. BIM modeling involves creating a comprehensive master model that includes design models from different disciplines of engineering design.

Why BIM Clash detection is Needed?
Clash detection via Building Information Modeling (BIM) helps in speeding up projects by identifying clashes between several models during the design stage itself, helping architects and contractors eliminate chances of multi-level design changes which can result into budget overshoot and delay in project completion time.

What Happens in BIM Clash Detection Process?
The clash detection process by using Autodesk Navisworks, identifies where the independent models clash with each other- finding where elements from one model overlap the elements of models from other architect-engineering design disciplines. Clash detection ensures every aspect works hand-in-hand and nothing is incompatible.

BIM clash detection has brought fresh air to an ailing industry that often faced issues like project completion delays, escalating budgets, and last-minute surprises due to incompatibility between various designs.

In the past, clash detection wasn’t a pre-meditated endeavor. Engineers would supervise construction on the site itself and when a clash emerged- e.g. a beam coming in the path of air conditioning unit, everything had to be scraped and the whole construction design had to be refined on the spot. This led to costly delays, creating a need for clash detection at the design stage.

BIM makes it possible to create detailed clash reports during the design stage itself. Modern 3D graphics truly made the clash detection process streamlined and full-proof. Architects and designers can now detect clashes during the earliest stages of design.

Unlike the traditional design process that would involve overlapping designs made on tracing papers, the computerized BIM process evaluates a large number of federated models at the same time and makes it easier for BIM, structural, and MEP coordination for integrating all the design information into a master model. Using automated integration, architects and designers can identify and analyze all the instances of clashes in their model when all other models are combined into a single entity.

28/09/2022

Empress Market: The Queen of Markets

Although, Empress Market is a place like no other. The place is a monument and was built to commemorate the great Queen of Britain. Aside from all the distinct stories that you may have heard before about this place, the location holds great significance. The architecture is a mix of Roman and Indian styles, making the design look unique! The designer who helped make this place was well aware how long this building will survive. And how important it is for the city to have a monument like this.

Article by Jagah.

15/09/2022

There's lot of talk about is revit useful why we prefer revit over cad what are the benefits and stuff, such questions i face everyday. Here's very informative article i found on Autodesk website for all questions i hear everyday. Also do check out one of the project i've been working on at Arcop.pvt Ltd.

Understanding the differences between BIM and CAD
In simple terms, when using CAD for building design, you focus on creating drawings. When using BIM, you focus on creating a building model and then the drawings can be generated from the model.

What is BIM?
BIM is Building Information Modeling. It is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.

What's the difference between Revit and AutoCAD?
The biggest difference is that AutoCAD is a CAD software and Revit is software for BIM. While AutoCAD is a general drawing tool with broad application, Revit is a design and documentation solution, supporting all phases and disciplines involved in a building project.

Revit is used to coordinate all data inputs (including CAD) and produce federated project deliverables. Both programs are often used within the same firm, with BIM and CAD specialists working on different elements of a project.

Are BIM and Revit the same?
BIM is a shared knowledge resource for information on a facility forming a reliable basis for decisions during its lifecycle. The role of BIM is to gather and link data relating to the design, construction, and operation of a building to produce a comprehensive 3D model.

Revit is BIM software widely used by architects, engineers, and contractors to create a unified model that all disciplines and trades can use to complete their work. Autodesk Revit was created to support BIM and not to replace BIM. Revit hosts the information that forms the model from which drawings and documents are derived.

25/07/2022

Heaven is under over feet as well as over our heads

07/07/2022

Within a building information modelling process, project teams contribute information and data about a proposed building or structure in a shared digital space known as a Common Data Environment (CDE). This enables all parties to access it to develop and co-ordinate their respective contributions. You can learn more about CDEs in this 3 minute video.

"It's a process and a way of working, not a physical object or entity"

The digital information contributed could include specifications, schedules, performance requirements, programmes, cost plans and drawings. Those drawings are created in 3D by different members of the project team in private ‘work-in-progress’ areas. They are then put together into one 3D model to check that they co-ordinate, before being shared with the wider project team.

The non-graphical information (specifications, schedules etc) is linked to the graphical 3D model. When you explore and click on different parts of the 3D representation, you’ll be able to access the information about it. Clicking on a light for example might give you information on its manufacturer, lead-time, cost, performance level and when it will need replacing. The same approach can work vice versa, where clicking an item in the non-graphical information will take you to its location in the 3D representation.

Article by Fred Mills

Design Team: Arcop Pvt ltd
Structure Team: Mustaq and Bilal
Team Members: Sajjad Naqvi Saad Mushtaq

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15/06/2022

"Whatever good things we build end up building us."

– Jim Rohn

25/04/2022

“Architecture is really about well-being. I think that people want to feel good in a space… On the one hand it’s about shelter, but it’s also about pleasure.” – Zaha Hadid

09/04/2022

GRC presents architects and engineers with a material from which the most ambitious designs can be created.
It can be moulded to form modern futuristic designs or to replicate traditional historic features. GRC can be painted, faced with fine aggregates, coloured or simply left with a natural white or grey, smooth or textured finish.

GRC provides the designer with a complete technology that few other materials can match for versatility

08/03/2022

"The first gesture of an architect is to draw a perimeter; in other words, to separate the microclimate from the macro space outside. This in itself is a sacred act. Architecture in itself conveys this idea of limiting space. It’s a limit between the finite and the infinite. From this point of view, all architecture is sacred."

– Mario Botta

Great experience being part of Arcop team on this one..

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